NCH Gynecologic Oncology Brings One of the Most Advanced Cancer Treatments To Naples

NCH Gynecologic Oncology Brings HIPEC to Collier County, Offering
One of the Most Advanced Cancer Treatments Available

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced that its new Gynecologic Oncology program now offers HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy), bringing one of the nation’s most advanced and specialized cancer therapies to Collier County. The treatment is usually only available at select cancer centers, but with the first successful case performed by John McBroom, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, with assistance from general surgeon, Robert Grossman, MD, NCH now becomes one of the few providers in the region capable of delivering this complex, life extending option.

HIPEC is used for select abdominal cancers such as advanced ovarian cancer, appendiceal cancer, certain metastatic colorectal cancers and others. It is most effective when all visible cancer within the abdomen can be removed surgically, followed by a high-dose chemotherapy bath circulated directly within the abdominal cavity to target any microscopic disease left behind. Because chemotherapy is applied internally rather than through an IV, it can be used at higher concentrations to minimize exposure to the rest of the body while reaching areas intravenous chemotherapy cannot.

HIPEC procedures can last several hours and require a highly specialized surgical oncology team, advanced perfusion technology, and the ability to manage complex perioperative care. Historically, patients in our region had to travel to access centers equipped to perform HIPEC.

Dr. McBroom

“Offering HIPEC at NCH means patients no longer need to leave the area for one of the most advanced treatments available for complex gynecologic and abdominal cancers,” said John McBroom, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist at NCH. “This therapy can significantly improve outcomes for carefully selected patients, and we’re proud to bring this level of expertise closer to home.”

The introduction of HIPEC at NCH strengthens its expanding cancer program and deepens its clinical collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, providing patients in Southwest Florida with greater access to expert second opinions, advanced treatment protocols, and strategic program guidance.

“HIPEC is considered one of the most sophisticated and demanding cancer surgeries performed today,” said Edward Grendys, MD (FEATURED PHOTO), Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology. “To perform it safely and effectively, you need the right surgeons, the right infrastructure, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team. NCH is now able to deliver all of that.”

The NCH Gynecologic Oncology clinic is located at ProScan Women’s Imaging, 2320 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. Patients may request a consultation by calling 239-624-8080.

ABOUT NCH
NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ serving Southwest Florida with premier routine, critical, and specialty care. NCH, a locally governed non-profit, is recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s Top 50 Hospitals which puts it in the top 1% in the nation for clinical excellence, in addition to being named a Top 50 Hospital for Surgical Care.

The system is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with more than 700 beds – NCH is an alliance of over 750 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida and is the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. NCH cardiac care is ranked top three in the state by Healthgrades. NCH collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for pediatrics, and ProScan Imaging for radiology services, ensuring top-tier medical care is available in Southwest Florida. With the largest provider network, urgent/immediate care centers, diagnostic facilities, and two hospitals, NCH is always advancing the quality of care near you. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.