Peritonectomy procedures for peritoneal surface malignancies: PSOGI-ESGO-ISSPP Lyon consensus

  • 0Department of Surgical Oncology, Shalby Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India.

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Summary

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This consensus established a standardized nomenclature for peritonectomy procedures in peritoneal surface malignancies. A new reporting format aids research on the extent of peritoneal resection needed for effective treatment.

Area Of Science

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
  • Cytoreductive Surgery

Background

  • Peritonectomy procedures for peritoneal surface malignancies lack uniform nomenclature and execution.
  • Variability exists between surgeons and institutions regarding peritonectomy techniques.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To establish a uniform nomenclature for peritonectomy procedures.
  • To define subregions and boundaries for each peritonectomy procedure.
  • To improve standardization in surgical reporting for peritoneal malignancies.

Main Methods

  • Modified Delphi technique involving expert surgeons.
  • Two rounds of voting by a panel of experts in cytoreductive surgery.
  • Consensus defined as >75% agreement on nomenclature and procedural definitions.

Main Results

  • High consensus (98.1%) reached on 207 of 211 questions.
  • Agreement achieved on peritonectomy subdivisions and procedural boundaries.
  • A standardized reporting form was developed to document surgical extent.

Conclusions

  • A revised, standardized nomenclature for peritonectomy procedures was successfully developed.
  • The new reporting format is crucial for advancing research on peritoneal resection extent.
  • Standardization will enhance consistency in treating peritoneal surface malignancies.