General topics
-
Calculating the Peritoneal Cancer Index
The peritoneal cancer index (PCI) is used to assess the extent of peritoneal cancer throughout the peritoneal cavity. For this purpose, the peritoneal cavity is divided in 13 well-defined regions (see figure). In each of the 13 regions, the size …
Read more -
The surgical anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity (Gray’s Anatomy, 41st edition)
Knowing the anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity is of utmost importance before starting training in CRS and HIPEC.
Read more