About this CME on Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

HCG Cancer Hospital, Nagpur, in association with the Association of Surgeons, Nagpur, successfully hosted a CME dedicated to the management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. The program focused on advanced diagnosis, case-based discussion, cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC-related surgical learning and practical decision-making in complex abdominal malignancies.

The event was held on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, with participation from senior clinicians, surgeons, oncology specialists and academic contributors. The session created an important platform for knowledge sharing around peritoneal cancer, CRS, HIPEC, ovarian cancer-related peritoneal disease and colorectal peritoneal metastases.

Why Peritoneal Surface Malignancy deserves focused academic discussion

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy is one of the more demanding areas in oncology because diagnosis, disease burden assessment, patient selection, surgical planning and outcomes all depend on careful judgement. These cases often require a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach rather than a one-size-fits-all pathway.

In real-world clinical practice, the management of peritoneal disease may involve difficult questions around operability, timing of intervention, expected benefit and the role of advanced treatment approaches such as cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and HIPEC. Academic forums like this CME create space for surgeons and cancer specialists to review current thinking, practical strategies and lessons from case experience.

Keynote address and expert contribution

One of the major highlights of the session was the expert input from Prof. Lana Bijelic, a respected name in the field of peritoneal malignancies, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Her session included advanced surgical perspectives, video-based learning and discussion around complex peritoneal disease management.

For the participating clinicians in Nagpur, this was a valuable opportunity to learn from global experience and connect it with Indian clinical practice. Academic sessions become especially meaningful when they combine real-world surgical experience with clear teaching on indications, operative judgement, technique and case selection.

Key highlights from the CME

The CME was designed around a mix of didactic learning, case-led discussion, surgical video demonstration and focused expert sessions rather than generic lectures alone. The program included discussions on peritoneal cancer, appendicular tumors, pseudomyxoma peritonei, CRS and HIPEC in ovarian cancer, systemic therapy in peritoneal malignancy and colorectal peritoneal metastases.

Why this format is useful for clinicians

Educational events become far more useful when they move beyond theory and address the questions doctors face in practice: Which patient is suitable? When is surgery appropriate? What changes the treatment plan? What should be avoided? How should borderline cases be approached? A case-based oncology CME helps answer these practical questions in a grounded way.

Event video: CME on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies in Nagpur

The CME was also covered through video, capturing key moments from the academic program, expert discussions and the successful completion of the event at HCG Cancer Hospital, Nagpur. This video adds important trust value for doctors, patients and families who want to understand Dr. Krunal Khobragade’s academic involvement in advanced abdominal cancer care.

Photo gallery from the CME event

The event brought together senior clinicians, oncology professionals, surgeons and academic contributors for a focused discussion on peritoneal surface malignancies. The photographs below capture important moments from the inauguration, keynote sessions, panel discussions, case-based learning and media interaction.

Program agenda and key academic topics

The CME agenda covered a structured academic flow from the basics of peritoneal cancer to advanced disease-specific and technique-focused discussions. The program included sessions on appendicular tumors, pseudomyxoma peritonei, CRS and HIPEC in ovarian cancer, systemic therapy in peritoneal malignancy, surgical video demonstration and colorectal peritoneal metastases.

Key topics covered

• Basics of peritoneal cancer
• Appendicular tumors and pseudomyxoma peritonei
• CRS and HIPEC in ovarian cancer
• Systemic therapy in peritoneal malignancy
• Surgical video demonstration and key techniques
• Colorectal peritoneal metastases

Media coverage and professional recognition

The successful completion of the CME received media attention and professional appreciation, helping create wider awareness around peritoneal surface malignancy, CRS, HIPEC and advanced surgical oncology in Nagpur.

Information for patients and families

While this CME was an academic program for doctors and clinicians, the topic is highly relevant for patients and families dealing with advanced abdominal cancers. Peritoneal surface malignancy usually refers to cancer involvement of the inner lining of the abdomen. In selected cases, treatment planning may involve detailed evaluation, surgery, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC-based discussion.

Event details

Who attended this CME?

The session was especially relevant for surgeons, surgical oncologists, gastrointestinal oncology teams, general surgeons with cancer practice, academic trainees and clinicians who encounter peritoneal disease in referral or hospital settings.

• Consultant surgeons and surgical oncologists
• GI cancer specialists and oncology teams
• General surgeons interested in advanced cancer surgery
• Residents, fellows and academic trainees
• Clinicians seeking better clarity on CRS, HIPEC and peritoneal disease strategy

Even for clinicians who are not directly performing HIPEC or CRS, the session offered value because better understanding of referral timing, disease patterns and treatment pathways can support multidisciplinary care.

Consultation for advanced abdominal cancer and peritoneal disease

The successful CME reflects the growing importance of advanced surgical oncology discussions in Nagpur. Patients and families who have been advised evaluation for peritoneal cancer, abdominal cancer spread, CRS, HIPEC or complex GI and gynecological cancer surgery can request a consultation with Dr. Krunal Khobragade.

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