Characterizing the Patient Experience of CS/HIPEC Through In-Depth Interviews with Patients: Identification of Key Concepts in the Development of a Patient-Centered Program

Introduction The cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CS/HIPEC) procedure is complex, involving lengthy preparation and recovery in a heterogeneous patient group. Understanding the patient experience is essential to improving interactions with health professionals that is critical to recovery.