title: Surgical techniques used in achieving optimal resection of stage III cancer of the ovaries.
abstract: There are three major prognostic parameters which can be ascertained postoperatively; they are tumour residuum, lymph node status and degree of differentiation. It is difficult to be certain of the value of this knowledge to either the clinician or the patient.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Monaghan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis