Effect of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy on patients with advanced colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
摘要
Advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) predisposes to peritoneal metastases (PM), leading to a decreased survival rate. Advanced CRC includes CRC with PM (CRC-PM) and locally advanced high-risk CRC without PM. The effectiveness of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in prolonging survival and in treating or preventing PM after surgery for advanced CRC is still uncertain.
MethodsA search of PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of science databases for relevant studies prior to April 2024 was performed. Data were analyzed using Stata/MP 17.0 software. The primary outcomes included overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). Secondary outcomes were overall recurrence rate (ORR), PM rate, and complications. The quality of evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE).
ResultsA total of ten high-quality cohort studies and four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, encompassing 2851 patients. HIPEC improved 1-year DFS (odds ratio (OR) = 1.64, 95%Cl: 1.09–2.46) and 5-year OS (OR = 1.49, 95%Cl: 1.10–2.03) in advanced CRC. HIPEC also reduced the overall PM rate (OR = 0.66, 95%Cl: 0.49–0.90). For advanced high-risk CRC without prior PM, HIPEC reduced the PM rate and had a preventive effect (OR = 0.71, 95%Cl: 0.52–0.97). In terms of complications, HIPEC increased the incidence of thrombopenia (OR = 5.77, 95%Cl: 1.65–20.09) and neutropenia (OR = 3.21, 95%Cl: 1.74–5.90). The quality of evidence ranged from high to very low.
ConclusionThe use of HIPEC in treating advanced CRC may result in improved survival rates and a reduction in peritoneal recurrence or metastasis, although complications should be considered. Further investigation is required to clarify the role of HIPEC in more high-quality RCTs.