The results of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in 1200 patients with peritoneal malignancy

Aim The study determined the outcome of 1200 consecutive patients treated for peritoneal malignancy in one surgical unit over a 20‐year period. Method A retrospective analysis was conducted of a custom designed prospective database of patients undergoing surgery for peritoneal malignancy since 1994. Patient demographics, tumour type, extent of surgery and outcome were recorded. Results Between 1994 and January 2014 (when the 1200th case had...