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Preface Indian J Surg Oncol (June 2016) 7(2):136 DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0510-8 Most Indian surgeons have no formal training in CRS and HIPEC. It is not a part of the curriculum in surgical oncology training programs across the country. Treatment of PM is chal- lenging and is associated with a prolonged learning curve. Along with the technical skills needed to perform the proce- dure, appropriate selection of patients is important for attaining optimal results. This workshop provided a comprehensive over- view of the current practices for treatment of PM and was a starting point for those who wished to pursue this speciality further. The Indian surgeons had a unique opportunity to inter- act with the experts for 3 days and learn from their experience. This workshop also had presentations by Indian surgeons practicing CRS and HIPEC about their experience. The PSOGI is a collaborative group of international experts in peri- toneal surface oncology. The collaborative efforts of these ex- perts over the years have been elemental in generating evidence and laying down guidelines for management of patients with PM from common and rare tumors both. There are such collaborative groups in France, Canada and the United states like the American Society of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology Springer Journals

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Indian J Surg Oncol (June 2016) 7(2):136 DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0510-8 Most Indian surgeons have no formal training in CRS and HIPEC. It is not a part of the curriculum in surgical oncology training programs across the country. Treatment of PM is chal- lenging and is associated with a prolonged learning curve. Along with the technical skills needed to perform the proce- dure, appropriate selection of patients is important for attaining optimal results. This workshop provided a comprehensive...
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Springer Journals
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2016 Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
ISSN
0975-7651
eISSN
0976-6952
DOI
10.1007/s13193-016-0510-8
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Abstract

Indian J Surg Oncol (June 2016) 7(2):136 DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0510-8 Most Indian surgeons have no formal training in CRS and HIPEC. It is not a part of the curriculum in surgical oncology training programs across the country. Treatment of PM is chal- lenging and is associated with a prolonged learning curve. Along with the technical skills needed to perform the proce- dure, appropriate selection of patients is important for attaining optimal results. This workshop provided a comprehensive over- view of the current practices for treatment of PM and was a starting point for those who wished to pursue this speciality further. The Indian surgeons had a unique opportunity to inter- act with the experts for 3 days and learn from their experience. This workshop also had presentations by Indian surgeons practicing CRS and HIPEC about their experience. The PSOGI is a collaborative group of international experts in peri- toneal surface oncology. The collaborative efforts of these ex- perts over the years have been elemental in generating evidence and laying down guidelines for management of patients with PM from common and rare tumors both. There are such collaborative groups in France, Canada and the United states like the American Society of

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Indian Journal of Surgical OncologySpringer Journals

Published: Jun 1, 2016

Keywords: surgical oncology; oncology; surgery

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