Result(s)* 40 of 98 centres replied to the survey. 78% consented to become involved in an international registry. 63% of centres who replied receive between 50 ->100 referrals of ovarian cancer per year and 90% perform HIPEC in ovarian cancer. 79% (31/40) stated they had been practising CRS & HIPEC for >10 years. The number of CRS with HIPEC per year performed was <20 cases in 56% of respondents and >50 in 4%.21% of centres held international accreditation for ovarian cancer CRS and 51% held national accreditation. Of interest was that 82% reported that no certification was required for the administration of HIPEC in their country. Conclusion* Given the multiple reports demonstrating variations in practice across the globe we believe this could be a very important opportunity for implementing change for women with ovarian cancer. For centres that consented to participation a further survey will be issued focusing on operating standards for CRS in ovarian cancer and protocols for HIPEC administration.
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