Abstract
Lack of success in ovarian cancer control through screening or advances in treatment in the general population has prompted exploration in new avenues of prevention. "Opportunistic" salpingectomy describes a surgical procedure or risk-reducing intent in women at low-risk/general population risk for developing ovarian cancer who are undergoing pelvic/abdominal surgery for other indications. This chapter reviews the uptake, safety, and anticipated impact of this prevention initiative.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Carcinoma / prevention & control*
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Carcinoma / psychology
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Ovarian Neoplasms / prevention & control*
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Ovarian Neoplasms / psychology
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data
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Prophylactic Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Prophylactic Surgical Procedures / psychology
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Risk Factors
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Risk Reduction Behavior
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Salpingectomy / methods*
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Salpingectomy / psychology