Surgery in ovarian cancer.
The role of surgery in the management of primary and recurrent ovarian cancer is reviewed. The data to support primary and secondary cytoreduction are summarized. The role of second-look surgery and of surgery in the palliation of ovarian cancer is also discussed.
Boardman
C H
CH
Section of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
Webb
M J
MJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010166:Palliative Care; D024162:Second-Look Surgery