Narayana Hospital, Mysuru Establishes Centre of Excellence with Landmark Achievement of 50+ CRS HIPEC Surgeries
MYSURU, April 21, 2025 – Narayana Hospital, Mysuru has reached a significant milestone in advanced cancer care by successfully completing more than 50 Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedures. This achievement sets the hospital‘s position as the first and only medical facility in the Mysuru region to offer this complex treatment at such a scale, establishing it as a Centre of Excellence for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.
Led by renowned medics, Dr Suhas K R (Consultant – Surgical Oncology) and Dr. Lokesha H M (Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology Oncology), the hospital has pioneered this innovative approach for treating advanced-stage cancers, particularly ovarian cancer cases with peritoneal spread.
“The successful implementation of CRS and HIPEC procedures represents a significant advancement in our ability to treat peritoneal surface malignancies effectively,” said Dr. Suhas KR. “We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and personalized care.”
The CRS HIPEC procedure involves the complete surgical removal of visible tumours and the entire peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen), followed by direct administration of heated chemotherapy into the abdominal cavity. This highly specialised procedure targets residual cancer cells while minimising systemic side effects, offering patients improved survival rates and better quality of life.
“This milestone reflects our team’s hard work and the trust that our patients place in us,” added Dr. Lokesha H M. “We are committed to continuing our efforts in research and treatment for peritoneal malignancies which include advanced ovarian cancers, colon cancers and appendix cancers.”
Overcoming Surgical Challenges
The achievement is particularly noteworthy given the procedure’s complexity. Each operation typically requires 8-12 hours of precision surgery and involves:
● Complete removal of the peritoneum, which takes about three to four hours
● Potential resection of multiple organs including portions of the bowel, spleen and other affected tissues
● Managing significant blood loss
● Coordinated teamwork between multiple surgeons who work in tandem throughout the lengthy procedure
● Specialised post-operative intensive care
“The complexity of these procedures requires not just surgical skill but excellent infrastructure, availability of blood products, and advanced ICU care for post-operative recovery,” explained Dr. Suhas, adding that patient selection and preparation are equally critical components of successful outcomes.
With this achievement, Narayana Hospital Mysuru has positioned itself as a leader in advanced cancer care, performing more CRS HIPEC procedures than any other hospital in Karnataka. The procedure is covered by most insurance plans, making this specialised treatment accessible to more patients.
Narayana Hospital stands as the only healthcare institution in Mysuru city to have successfully performed more than 50 of these complex surgeries. This distinction places the hospital among the elite medical facilities offering this specialized treatment, with only select branches in Bangalore matching this level of expertise and experience in the entire Karnataka state.