Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

A Phase II Study of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

The efficacy of HIPEC in prevention of local recurrence, distant metastasis or peritoneal metastasis in locally advanced gastric cancer is not definite. The hypothesis of the trial is that radical gastrectomy combined with HIPEC is superior to only radical gastrectomy in terms of overall survival.

To determine the efficacy of HIPEC in the treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer, patients are randomized into HIPEC group and control group. In HIPEC group, the patients undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy and HIPEC with paclitaxel and 5-Fu. Patients in the control group just undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy. Patients in both groups receive postoperative chemotherapy (6 circles together with neoadjuvant chemotherapy) and are followed up for 5 years or until death.

The trial is designed as a prospective, randomized, open and parallel group study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histological proved diagnosis of locally advanced gastric cancer.
• No evidence of distant metastases or peritoneal metastases.
• Preoperative examination (CT/MRI) demonstrated resectable gastric cancer with T3-T4 stage.
• Eligible for radical gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy.
• Have not received cytotoxic chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
• Written informed consent is obtained prior to commencement of trial treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Existence of distant metastasis or peritoneal metastasis during surgery (M1).
• Any previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• Active systemic infections
• Inadequate cardiac function, renal function, liver function or bone marrow function at the beginning of the trial.
• Female patients who are pregnant or breast feeding