Laparoscopy in the treatment of ovarian tumours of low malignant potential.
Laparoscopy is increasingly used by gynaecologists for the investigation of adnexal masses. Uncertainty exists whether ovarian tumours of low malignant potential can effectively be treated by laparoscopy, whether staging bears a benefit for all patients, whether port-site metastases are a problem and how long patients need to be followed up after surgery. This review summarises the evidence to address these important questions.
Obermair
Andreas
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Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and Medical School, University of Queensland, Heston, Queensland, Australia. andreas_obermair@health.qld.gov.au
Hiebl
Sonja
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D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007813:Laparotomy; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome