Outcomes of Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Patients Older Than 70 Years; Survival Benefit at Considerable Morbidity and Mortality

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS)/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is associated with prolonged survival in selected patients with peritoneal surface disease. Yet, for elderly patients (older than 70 years of age) CRS/HIPEC is controversial, due to associated morbidity. A retrospective analysis of a prospective database of 950 procedures was performed. Type of malignancy, demographics, performance and resection status,...