title: Importance of maximum procedure in ovarian cancer.
abstract: The maximum surgical procedure for the treatment of ovarian cancer is based on a number of sound theoretical concepts. These concepts are based on current knowledge of the biologic behavior of tumors as well as principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These concepts have not been tested in a prospective randomized study. Discussed are the need for such a study and the great difficulties to be faced in achieving such a study.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies