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. 2009 Mar;6(1):72–81. doi: 10.2174/157016309787581084

Table 2.

Variables Influencing the Response of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis to Perioperative Chemotherapy

Temperature
Dose of intraperitoneal chemotherapy
Distribution of chemotherapy solution and heat
Timing of chemotherapy in relation to the timing of the surgical intervention
Type of carrier solution
Pressure
Volume of carrier solution
Duration of instillation
Vasoactive agents
Macromolecular vehicles
Drug sensitivity of the tumor
Size of residual tumor nodules