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Current Opinion and Practice on Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Management: The North African Perspective.
Front Surg
March 2022
Department of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the management of peritoneal surface malignancy (PSM) in North Africa, focusing on current practices and knowledge among specialists in this field.
- A qualitative survey with 103 participants (mainly oncologists and surgeons) highlighted varying levels of satisfaction with existing treatment options, particularly noting mild satisfaction for gastric cancer and moderate for colorectal and ovarian types.
- The results indicate a significant demand for new treatment modalities, along with the recognition of systemic chemotherapy and HIPEC as useful treatment options, pointing to the need for improved referral structures and communication networks in managing PSM.