Overview: Challenges of Treating Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.

Peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM) includes an expansive disease spectrum, ranging from low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm to metastatic processes from invasive adenocarcinomas of the gastrointestinal tract. Management of PSM faces numerous challenges, from diagnosis to delivery of care, both from a treatment and navigational standpoint. This article outlines the various hurdles faced at different branch points and current management recommendations.