Appendix cancer surgery

Overview
In most cases the tumor has spread outside of the appendiceal tissue. If this is the case, the approach uses cytoreductive surgery which includes the removal of visible tumor and affected non-essential organs within the abdomen and pelvis. Then the peritoneal cavity is flooded with chemotherapy solution in an attempt to eradicate residual disease. The surgery may or may not be preceded or followed with intravenous chemotherapy.