title: Learning curve in cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
abstract: Cytoreductive surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy have achieved good long-term results in patients with complete surgical eradication of their peritoneal dissemination but at the expense of significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. The high complication rate has been attributed to the steep learning curve associated with this procedure. We report on the current literature regarding the learning curve for this procedure and the key components that determine the success in learning this new skill.
authors.affiliation: St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland 21229, USA.
authors.forename: Bijan N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Moradi
authors.forename: Jesus
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Esquivel
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010478:Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents