Due to recent advances in surgical techniques, we are now able to provide more treatment options for certain late stage cancers than ever before. A technique called tumor debulking, or cytoreductive ...

Peritoneal cancer is not the same as intestinal or stomach cancer. And it shouldn't be confused with cancers that spread (metastasize) to the peritoneum. Peritoneal cancer startsin the peritoneum. So, ...

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer that starts in the lining of the abdomen and develops 20-50 years after asbestos exposure. This rare cancer makes up roughly 10-15% of all mesothelioma ...

Peritoneal washing is used during surgeries to check for cancer in the peritoneal cavity. The procedure involves rinsing the cavity with a saline solution to detect cancer cells. Conditions like ...

The peritoneum is a common site of metastasis in advanced gastric cancer (GC). Diagnostic laparoscopy is now routinely performed as part of disease staging, leading to an earlier diagnosis of ...

A 23-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of unintentional weight loss and worsening abdominal pain and distention. He had recently moved to Arizona from a remote Pacific island.

Introduction Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, often associated with a poor quality of life and poor prognosis. There is limited national guidance on management of ...

Endometriosis lesions are most common in the pelvic area but can affect other sites. Lesions can be superficial or deep and can differ in color and size. Treatment can include lifestyle changes, ...