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ArticleEuropean journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology2025

HIPEC for metastatic gastric cancer: Moving the needle towards 3-year survival.

Neal Bhutiani, Y David Seo, Kristen A Robinson, Michael G White, Naruhiko Ikoma, Paul F Mansfield, Jenny J Li, Mariela Blum Murphy, Jaffer A Ajani, Brian D Badgwell

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10 authors.

Neal BhutianiThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Y David SeoThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Kristen A RobinsonThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Michael G WhiteThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Houston, TX, USA.
Naruhiko IkomaThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Paul F MansfieldThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Jenny J LiThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Mariela Blum MurphyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Jaffer A AjaniThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA.
Brian D BadgwellThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: bbadgwell@mdanderson.org.

Funding

Tumor Evolution and Metastasis ProgramP30CA016672 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · PI Scott Kopetz · 1985 to 2026
$290.8M
CTSA K12 Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonK12TR004908 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI Charles C Miller, JON E. TYSON · 2024 to 2026
$2.9M
NCATS NIH HHS K12 TR004908NCI NIH HHS P30 CA016672
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPrior work has established hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) administration as a safe treatment option for select patients with gastric adenocarcinoma and carcinomatosis. However, identifying patients who will maximally benefit from HIPEC remains unclear. This study assessed a single-institution experience with HIPEC for metastatic gastric cancer to identify variables associated with improved survival.

methodsA database of patients treated for metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma at MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2013 to 2022 was queried for patients undergoing HIPEC as part of their treatment regimen. Patients were stratified by overall survival (OS)≥36 months or <36 months and assessed along demographic and clinicopathologic variables to identify factors associated with OS ≥ 36 months.

resultsAmong 104 patients, 1,2, and 3-year OS from diagnosis was 89 %,44 %, and 18 %. Patients with OS ≥ 36 months were more likely to have moderately differentiated tumors, positive cytology only (i.e. no visible carcinomatosis), and lower peritoneal cancer index (PCI) than those with OS < 36 months (p = 0.002, p = 0.01, p = 0.001,respectively). Groups did not otherwise differ with respect to demographic parameters or treatment or pathologic details. Among patients who underwent gastrectomy, those with OS < 36 months had higher pathologic T and N category (p = 0.003 and p = 0.02, respectively). Postoperative mortality was zero in both groups among patients undergoing gastrectomy.

conclusionsHIPEC may provide more durable survival benefit among patients with metastatic gastric cancer with moderately differentiated disease, low PCI, and positive cytology alone. Additionally, among patients who undergo gastrectomy, higher final pathologic T and N category are associated with worse survival. Trials are needed to compare 3-year OS rates in patients treated with HIPEC versus systemic therapy alone.

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AdenocarcinomaHyperthermic Intraperitoneal ChemotherapyPeritoneal NeoplasmsStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateGastric cancerHIPECSurvival

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PMCPMC12622865

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