Ovarian & Uterine Cancer Surgery
Surgical removal of ovarian or uterine tumors, via open or laparoscopic approach, which may include cytoreductive surgery in cases of peritoneal spread.
What Is the Procedure?
This surgery involves removing the tumor and affected organs (such as the ovary or uterus), and in advanced cases may extend to include resection of tumors spread to the peritoneum as part of comprehensive cytoreductive surgery.
Why Is It Performed?
- To remove the tumor as a core part of treatment
- To accurately assess disease stage through direct surgical evaluation
Who May Be Considered?
- Ovarian or uterine cancer patients following comprehensive evaluation by the gynecologic and surgical oncology team
- Cases of limited peritoneal spread suitable for comprehensive cytoreductive surgery
How Is It Performed?
- The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, via open or laparoscopic approach depending on disease stage and extent
- The tumor and affected organs are removed
- In cases of peritoneal spread, work is coordinated between the gynecologic oncologist and the peritoneal surgical oncologist within the same operation when needed
Preparation
- Comprehensive assessment including imaging and gynecologic tumor markers
- Discussion of the case within a multidisciplinary team including gynecologic oncology
Anesthesia Overview
The procedure is performed under full general anesthesia
Expected Hospital Stay
Duration varies with the extent of surgery, from several days to a few weeks in comprehensive cases
General Recovery Information
- Recovery time depends on the extent of surgery
- Combined follow-up between surgery and medical oncology after the operation
Potential Risks & Complications
- Bleeding or infection
- Temporary digestive or urinary complications depending on the extent of surgery
Follow-Up
- Regular joint follow-up between surgery, gynecologic oncology, and medical oncology
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this surgery always coordinated with a gynecologic oncologist?
Yes, ovarian and uterine cancer cases are always managed within a team that includes a gynecologic oncologist, with a peritoneal surgical oncologist joining in cases of intra-abdominal spread.
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