Effects of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) on Peritoneal Tumor Tissue

Effects of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) on Peritoneal Tumor Tissue

There are to date no studies available that have examined the effects of CAP on tumor tissue in patients. The aim of this study is to investigate these effects in patients undergoing surgery for peritoneal metastases. Tumor nodules will be treated with different durations and intensities of CAP before being surgically removed. The resected nodules will be analyzed for tumor vitality.

Inclusion criteria:

• Patients with peritoneal metastases undergoing surgery (CRS, debulking), irrespective of the origin. Potential cancer types include ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma
• Written informed consent
• Age ≥ 18 years.