Advanced audiovisual training in ”Cytoreductive surgery and peritoneal chemohyperternia” in peritoneal metastases.
Dr. PEDRO BARRIOS MD, PhM
Dra. Isabel Ramos y Dr. Oriol Crusellas
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About Us
It is an honour to welcome you to “Carcinopedia.org”, a multimedia platform specifically designed to accompany the training of surgeons, gynaecologists and other professionals involved in the treatment of malignant diseases of the peritoneum through the association of Cytoreductive Surgery and Peritoneal Chemohyperthermia (CRS+HIPEC). This initiative integrates the theoretical knowledge and most advanced surgical techniques in this field with the expertise of Pedro Barrios MD, PhD, and his surgical team, composed of Isabel Ramos MD, and Oriol Crusellas MD.
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Contenido educativo
Educational Contents
Carcinopedia.org is composed of 20 chapters that address the theoretical foundations, scientific evidence, indications and results of CRS+HIPEC treatment, supported by an extensive selection of videos that show the most recommended surgical tactics and techniques to practice CRS (and HIPEC) effectively and safely.
The current content aims to progressively incorporate new own material and also from other teams who wish to share their work in the field of peritoneal oncological surgery.
Peritoneal Videos Training stands out for its collection of videos, an essential resource carefully edited by the author, which maintains a uniform format and structure to facilitate the understanding of each surgical manoeuvre. The contents of the videos cover the classic procedures of peritonectomy and visceral resections, as described by Dr. P. Sugarbaker, relevant contributions from other experts in the field, and technical modifications by Dr. P. Barrios, which are also useful in other fields of surgery.
The content of the platform is based on the expertise of our team in more than 2,500 CRS treatments, of which more than 1,300 were associated to HIPEC. Clinical outcomes are included in the work.
Dr. Pedro Barrios
Dr. P. Barrios, who holds a degree and a PhD in Surgery from the University of Barcelona (Spain), began his professional career in the field of digestive and oncological surgery. He developed topics such as the reconstruction of the oesophagus by means of revascularized intestinal plasties with microsurgery techniques (the subject of his doctoral thesis), the autotransplantation of pancreatic insular tissue, head and neck surgery, intra-arterial perfusion of chemotherapy for the control of unresectable tumours, advanced pelvic surgery and treatment of retroperitoneal tumours.
In recent decades, Dr. P. Barrios has focused on following the methodology developed by Dr. Paul Sugarbaker for the radical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis. He has stood out for creating and leading one of the most active High Specialization Units in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis at an international level and in the training of professionals from various countries, especially Spanish-speaking ones.
Author of numerous scientific articles, he is a founding member and former president of the Spanish Group of Peritoneal Oncological Surgery (GECOP) and is a member of several scientific societies. In addition, he has collaborated with the NGO Doctors Without Borders, leading surgical projects in developing countries and holding, for a time, the presidency of the organisation.
Currently, Dr. P. Barrios continues his healthcare work as an expert in Peritoneal Oncological Surgery and Advanced Pelvic Tumours in the Oncology Service of the Hospital de Barcelona (SCIAS Group) and collaborating with the IQL Institute (Hospital Quirónsalud de Barcelona), where he maintains his commitment to the dissemination of knowledge on CRS+HIPEC treatment.
Dra. Isabel Ramos
Dr. I. Ramos studied Medicine and specialized in General Surgery and Surgery of the Digestive System in Barcelona (Spain).
Since 2006, she was part of the surgical team that led the Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Programme. She created the first Spanish Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Registry and was its coordinator at GECOP for several years. She was responsible for the care of the Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Unit of the Moisés Broggi Hospital (Sant Joan Despì. Barcelona) and mentor for the training of professionals in the treatment of CRS+ HIPEC until 2021.
She is the author of several scientific publications and a speaker at numerous scientific conferences.
She is currently part of a working group dedicated to the treatment of malignant diseases of the peritoneum led by Dr. P. Barrios.
Dr. Oriol Crusellas
Dr. O. Crusellas studied Medicine at the University of Navarra (Spain) and specialized in General Surgery and Surgery of the Digestive System at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
He was part of Dr. P. Barrios’ surgical team and the Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Programme of Catalonia from 2010 to 2021.
He is also a specialist in complex abdominal wall surgery and advanced laparoscopy.
He is currently part of a working group dedicated to the treatment of malignant diseases of the peritoneum led by Dr. P. Barrios.
Recommendation
Dr. Pompiliu Piso.
Dr. Pompiliu Piso. 'This is a platform that fills a gap in peritoneal surgery, and it is a must-visit.'I have known Dr. Barrios and his work for many years. For me, he is a key reference point when thinking about the treatment of malignant peritoneal diseases.
What has always impressed me is his extensive experience, interdisciplinary and interprofessional activity, holistic approach, his continuous scientific analysis of CRS+HIPEC outcomes in his patients, and his impeccable surgical technique. Within his team, every member has a precisely defined role, working in perfect coordination to reduce perioperative mortality and improve oncological prognosis.
In particular, his exceptionally low rate of anastomotic complications is remarkable and very difficult to achieve.
Experience cannot be taught—this is true—but it is crucial that surgical "craftsmen" like Dr. Barrios share their nuances and techniques to support others, especially young surgeons, helping them master and resolve intraoperative challenges.
The carcinopedia.org platform provides numerous tools essential for deepening knowledge related to CRS techniques.
The videos are of very high quality, capturing all the most relevant surgical details. For this reason, I strongly recommend consulting these educational materials.
I wish you all the enjoyment of discovering an elegant surgical technique and the fascination of surgery in a masterclass!
- Professor of Surgery at the University of Regensburg, Germany
- Former President of the German Society of General and Visceral Surgery
- Member of the CRS and HIPEC Reference Center in Germany
Carcinopedia.org
We would like Carcinopedia.org to be a useful educational tool for professionals in training and for more experienced professionals who are looking for additional information and renewed inspiration for this admittedly complex and challenging treatment which is, nevertheless, the only one currently available with curative potential for suitably selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Thematic
Contenido educativo
CRS+HIPEC
In recent decades, the combination of CRS+HIPEC has established itself as an effective and safe therapeutic approach to treat some malignant diseases of the peritoneum, which historically have been considered incurable. The results of this treatment depend closely on an adequate selection of patients and, critically, on the quality of the CRS. This last aspect is essential and requires adequate training in peritoneal oncological surgery.
The safe and effective execution of CRS requires a rigorous training process, including theoretical knowledge and surgical practice (technical skills and training, clinical judgment, and teamwork). A solid training in general surgery and/or one of its specialties with oncological involvement is essential. Given the innovative nature of CRS+HIPEC treatment, additional training in institutions and/or surgical groups dedicated to malignant pathologies of the peritoneum is also needed. This specialized training can be acquired through courses promoted or supervised by scientific societies dedicated to oncological surgery.
The Carcinopedia.org aims to complement this training process. To this end, it uses audiovisual materials that go into the current state of the art together with a detailed exposition of the surgical procedures necessary to successfully treat the different types and manifestations of peritoneal metastases.
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Experience
This work is the result of the experience accumulated by the leading surgical team in the radical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis. The audiovisual material was created for educational purposes, with the authorization of the patients and organized by related chapters with content, structure and graphic support that facilitate its follow-up.
Strategy, tactic and technique.
The strategy, tactics and surgical technique reflected in the videos reflect a “surgical habit” that developed over time thanks to professional rigor, organized teamwork, effort and perseverance. All surgical procedures, including genitourinary surgery, thoracic procedures, vascular and reconstructive surgery, were performed by the peritoneal surgery team.
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We appreciate your choice of Carcinopedia.org as a complement to your professional training and we want you to feel comfortable and accompanied by this instructional effort.
Thanks to Montserrat Martin MD PhD, Sergio Mompart MD and Javier Camprodon PhD for their collaboration
