[Diagnostic laparoscopy for peritoneal carcinomatosis-Why repeat laparoscopy often remains indispensable]

Alina Krenzin1, Jan P Neuhaus1, Ibrahim Zughayyar1

  • 1Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Gefäß- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.

Summary

External diagnostic laparoscopy (LSK) for peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) often lacks sufficient detail for treatment decisions. Repeat laparoscopy is crucial to ensure accurate patient selection for cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).