Oncologic and obstetric outcomes of early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer patients who underwent fertility-sparing surgery (a retrospective study)
For young women with low-stage ovarian cancer, it is common to offer fertility-sparing surgery, which usually involves the removal of one ovary and fallopian tube.
This retrospective survey looks at the outcomes. Did the tumour recur? Did they conceive and deliver?
Out of 68 patients, 23 tried for pregnancy, 15 succeeded and there were 12 live births. Recurrence of ovarian cancer occurred in 22%, the overall survival was 83%.
The survival chances are similar to other studies. It seems that offering the chance of pregnancy is a safe alternative and successful delivery is possible.
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