Abstract

The goal of primary cytoreductive surgery for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer (FIGO stages II–IV) should be to achieve a reduction to microscopic disease, as cytoreduction to nodules of less than 1 cm in maximum diameter is associated with a clear benefit in terms of overall survival compared with patients who have larger residual disease. 1 Shih KK Chi DS Maximal cytoreductive effort in epithelial ovarian cancer surgery. J Gynecol Oncol. 2010; 21: 75-80 Crossref PubMed Scopus (100) Google Scholar

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