Appendix Cancer
IPHC (Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy) is an aggressive surgical
treatment reserved for patients with peritoneal surface malignancies.
The procedure, which can take up to 15 hours to perform, combines
the extensive removal of cancerous tumors with a highly concentrated
dose of heated chemotherapy applied directly to the peritoneal
cavity. Because IPHC requires extraordinary skill and stamina on
the part of the surgical team, only a small number of hospitals
nationwide offer patients this treatment option.
To schedule an
evaluation with Dr. Jesus Esquivel, please call the St. Agnes
Section of Surgical Oncology at 410-368-2750 or
toll free at 866-844-1869.
For more information on Dr. Esquivel’s
background, accomplishments, and publications, click here.