Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Ovarian Cancer: Evaluation of Side Effects in a Single Institution Cohort.

Background/aim: Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a sign of advanced ovarian cancer. If cytoreductive surgery results in a tumor-free situation with the remaining tumor being less than 0.25 cm, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) may further improve prognosis.

Comparison of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Patients With Malignant and Benign Gynaecological Disease.

Background/aim: Many studies have shown an antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenetic, and apoptosis-inducing effect of Vitamin D. A vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk for different types of cancer. This study examined vitamin D 25(OH)D levels in gynaecological cancers in comparison with benign gynaecological diseases.