Surgery in ovarian cancer - Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology consensus

BJOG. 2018 Sep;125(10):1243-1252. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.15328. Epub 2018 Jul 18.

Abstract

Surgical management in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) has a significant impact in overall survival and progression-free survival. The Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology (BSSO) supported a taskforce of experts to reach a consensus: experienced and specialised trained surgeons, in cancer centres, provide the best EOC surgery. Laparoscopic and/or radiological staging prognosticates the possibility of complete cytoreduction (CC0) and helps to reduce unnecessary laparotomies. Surgical techniques were reviewed. Multidisciplinary input is essential for treatment planning. Quality assurance criteria are proposed and require national consensus. Genetic testing is mandatory. This consensus states the final recommendations from BSSO for management of EOC.

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Keywords: Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology; consensus; epithelial ovarian cancer; surgery.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Practice Guideline
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Genetic Carrier Screening
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Hospitals, High-Volume
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ovariectomy
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Selection
  • Peritoneum / surgery
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Salpingectomy
  • Surgical Oncology