HIPEC Outcome Data
Our HIPEC center is one of the busiest and most experienced in the world.
We perform more HIPEC surgeries than any medical center in the western United States. Because of our experience, our outcomes are among the very best, and we are constantly working to improve them.
Review key statistics and outcome data below.
Facts & Figures
- Number of HIPEC surgeries performed: Approximately 794 between August 2007 and December 2022
- 62% for appendix cancer
- 21% for colorectal cancer
- 8% for mesothelioma
- 9% for other cancers
- Median estimated blood loss (EBL): 200cc
- Patients’ median peritoneal cancer index (PCI): 13
- The median length of stay (LOS) in the hospital: 9 days
Complication Rates
Complication | UC San Diego Health | Average published outcomes |
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Mortality (within 60 days of surgery) | 0.5% | 2.3% |
Any complication (within 60 days of surgery) | 57.5% | 53.8% |
Serious complication (within 60 days of surgery) | 2.8% | 24.8% |
Return to OR | 2.7% | 10.9% |
Bowel leak | 2.1% | 7.9% |
Abscess | 3.9% | 7.2% |
Wound infection | 4.7% | 6.8% |
Blood clot | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Ileus (delayed gastric function of more than 7 days) | 12.0% | 5.1%* |
Readmission (within 60 days of surgery) | 16.2% | 22.6% |
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