What is HIPEC Surgery? – Explained by Dr. Sarika Gupta, Senior Cancer Specialist in Delhi

Many patients ask me — "Doctor, the cancer has spread inside the abdomen. Is there still hope?" My answer is always yes. HIPEC surgery is one of the most powerful advanced cancer treatments available today, and it's giving new hope to patients who were once told nothing more could be done.

What Exactly is HIPEC?

HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy — but let me explain it simply. First, we perform a surgery called cytoreductive surgery (CRS), where we carefully remove all visible cancer from inside the abdomen.

Then, immediately after, we bathe the entire abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy — a warm, cancer-killing solution at around 42°C. The heat makes the medicine far more effective at destroying microscopic cancer cells that the eye cannot see.

Think of it this way — we remove what we can see, then treat what we cannot.

Who Benefits from HIPEC Treatment?

• Advanced ovarian cancer
• Peritoneal cancer (cancer of the abdominal lining)
• Colorectal cancer with peritoneal spread
• Appendiceal cancers

Why is HIPEC More Effective?

• Higher drug concentration at the cancer site — up to 20 times more than IV chemo
• Fewer side effects — because the medicine doesn't travel through your whole body
• Better cancer cell destruction — heat enhances how chemotherapy penetrates tumours
• Improved survival rates — proven by global research over two decades

Is HIPEC Surgery Safe?

With over 21 years of experience in gynae surgical oncology, I can tell you — when performed by an experienced, skilled team, HIPEC is a safe and well-established procedure.

Yes, it is a major surgery, and I believe in being honest with my patients about that. But the outcomes we see — patients returning to normal life, spending quality years with their families — that is what makes this treatment truly worthwhile.

World-Class HIPEC Surgery, Right Here in Delhi

Dr. Sarika Gupta is one of the leading specialists for HIPEC surgery in Delhi, offering advanced and effective treatment for abdominal cancers. Patients from Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Janakpuri, Pitampura, Rohini, and across West and North-West Delhi trust her expertise for comprehensive cancer care.

If you’ve been searching for a HIPEC specialist near me or a reliable cancer specialist in Delhi, expert, world-class care is closer than you think—delivered with precision, experience, and compassion.

Don't Lose Hope — Let's Talk

A diagnosis of advanced abdominal cancer is frightening, but it is not the end of the road. If you or a loved one has been told that cancer has spread inside the abdomen, I encourage you to explore whether HIPEC treatment could be the right option.

One consultation can open a door you didn't know existed.

Book a consultation with Dr. Sarika Gupta at Action Cancer Hospital today.