Observational Study to Define the Microbiologic and Immune Characteristics of Peritoneal Tissues in Patients with Appendiceal Cancer with Peritoneal Spread

Topic of Study: Appendiceal Cancer

Principal Investigator: Armando Sardi, MD, FACS, 410-332-9294

Research Coordinator: Mary Caitlin King, 410-783-5828

For More Information: 410-332-9294

Coordinated Through: Surgical Oncology at Mercy

The primary aim of the study is to determine the microbiological environment of the peritoneal tissues of patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery with intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy for appendix cancer with peritoneal spread.