Medical Perspectives on Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Therapeutic Advances and Prognosis

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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n8p4299-4308

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Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Cytoreductive Surgery, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, ; Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapies

Abstract

Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is an oncological condition characterized by the dissemination of malignant tumor cells within the peritoneal cavity, frequently associated with gastrointestinal neoplasms such as colorectal, gastric, and ovarian cancers. Historically, PC carried an extremely poor prognosis, traditionally treated with palliative systemic chemotherapy, whose effectiveness was limited by the peritoneal barrier, which hinders the penetration of chemotherapeutic agents. The objective of this study was to critically analyze the practices and advancements in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis, focusing on combined interventions of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), as well as evaluating the emerging role of immunotherapy and targeted therapies in improving patient survival and quality of life. This study utilized a narrative literature review, analyzing scientific articles published between 2000 and 2024 from PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases. The results indicate that the combination of CRS and HIPEC has become the gold standard in treating PC, especially in cases of gastrointestinal and gynecological tumors. Studies have shown that this approach can significantly prolong patient survival. The addition of immunotherapy and targeted therapies, which offer a more personalized approach, has shown promise in enhancing treatment efficacy and reducing resistance. However, challenges such as treatment resistance and toxicity remain, highlighting the ongoing need for research and the development of new therapeutic strategies. The treatment of PC has significantly evolved with the introduction of CRS and HIPEC, which have improved survival rates in selected cases. The future management of PC will depend on the continuous development of new therapies and the ability to tailor these approaches to the specific needs of each patient, aiming to maximize clinical benefits and improve quality of life.

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Published

2024-08-25

How to Cite

Dias, M. B., Porto Inácio, J., Cristovam Pina, G., Quinan Bittar Nunes, N., Souza Longhi , L., Wascheck, L. D. S., Messias Castro, A., Afonso Da Silva Júnior, N., Martins Flores , L., Maciel Guimarães , M., Michel Dos Anjos Silva, P., Pereira Da Silva , R., Maranhão , M. M., Ribeiro, V. L., Costa , L. G. D., Oliveira , L. F. D., Barbosa , C. F., Paula, T. D. A., & Abbes, M. M. (2024). Medical Perspectives on Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Therapeutic Advances and Prognosis. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 6(8), 4299–4308. https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n8p4299-4308