Endorsed by EAES & ISSPP | Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 12 CME credits

The 1st Central & Eastern Europe ISSPP PIPAC (Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) Workshop is a comprehensive hands-on training program designed for surgeons interested in integrating PIPAC into the multimodal treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies.

Participation is limited to 18 attendees, comprising 9 surgeons and 9 medical oncologists, to ensure optimal interaction, multidisciplinary exchange, and individualized hands-on training under close faculty supervision.

This advanced workshop addresses both the theoretical foundations and the practical implementation of PIPAC, an innovative intraperitoneal drug delivery technology with growing clinical relevance.

Throughout the training, participants will:
- Understand the scientific rationale behind PIPAC and the pharmacological principles of this innovative drug delivery technology.
- Explore the PIPAC treatment concept, including patient selection, indications, contraindications, and key practical aspects required for clinical implementation.
- Integrate current evidence on PIPAC, highlighting what is well established to date and identifying existing gaps and areas under active research.
- Learn the essential theoretical principles for safely performing PIPAC, including procedural steps, safety measures, and perioperative considerations.
- Understand the importance of scientific evaluation, data collection, and continuous development in advancing PIPAC as a treatment strategy.
- Acquire hands-on practical skills for safely performing PIPAC procedures, under direct supervision of experienced faculty.

The program includes:
- Focused theoretical sessions and evidence-based discussions
- Video demonstrations and step-by-step procedural guidance
- Intensive hands-on training in a controlled experimental setting

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Have a clear and structured understanding of PIPAC as part of modern oncologic surgery.
- Be able to safely and confidently perform the PIPAC procedure in accordance with current standards.
- Gain the knowledge required to critically evaluate outcomes and contribute to the ongoing scientific development of PIPAC.

We are pleased to acknowledge the confirmed industry partners:

Platinum Partner
Capnopharm, in collaboration with its local distributor ThreePharm

Gold Partner
ThermalSolutions, in collaboration with its local distributor Tehnoplus Medical

Silver Partner
Reger, in collaboration with its local distributor Global Med Care

Bronze Partner
Karl Storz Romania

Their technical and financial contribution supports the structured delivery of the hands-on training session and the successful organization of this educational event.

*Please be informed that there is a risk of inhaling anesthetic gas at this event, pregnant women should not register.

**All partnerships are established in accordance with the course’s academic independence and ethical framework.