Yonemura Masataka

The NPO Organization for Treatment of Peritoneal Dissemination is a specialized medical and research entity founded and led by Dr. Masataka Yonemura, a world-renowned surgeon in the field of peritoneal surface malignancies. The organization focuses on the development and implementation of comprehensive treatment protocols for peritoneal carcinomatosis, most notably the 'Yonemura Method' which combines cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). It operates as a hub for clinical trials, physician training, and patient support, aiming to standardize advanced surgical techniques for late-stage abdominal cancers. The organization is instrumental in advancing the use of bidirectional chemotherapy (BIPSC) and extensive intraoperative peritoneal lavage (EIPL) to improve survival rates in patients with previously untreatable peritoneal dissemination.