Regional surgery in advanced ovarian carcinoma

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1992;13(1 Suppl):97-8.

Abstract

Regional surgery can be defined as "the maximum cytoreduction of all macroscopic tumors developing in the abdominal cavity". The Authors present their experiences with this difficult technique and conclude that regional surgery can improve prognosis.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Survival Analysis