Another means of preventing the fluid from building up again is to inject either a chemotherapy drug or a radioactive substance into the peritoneal cavity. This is likely to cause fever and pain over the next day or so. Although some cancer cells may be killed, this method acts mainly by sealing the peritoneal cavity, [...]

Visit by the surgeon

The surgeon who is to perform your operation may also visit you on the ward to check that all is well.

Visit by the anesthetist

The anesthetist will probably come to see you to ask you about anything that may be relevant to the choice of anesthetic given to you.

Anesthetics have improved considerably during [...]