The role of laparoscopy in ovarian tumors of low malignant potential and early-stage ovarian cancer

Edi Vaisbuch*, Ram Dgani, Alon Ben-Arie, Zion Hagay

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although it is feasible today to perform laparoscopic surgical staging and treatment of ovarian low malignant potential tumors and early-stage ovarian cancer safely, it is still generally agreed that a patient with ovarian cancer should have a laparotomy. Concerns related to laparoscopy in managing gynecologic malignancy include the accuracy of intraoperative diagnosis, inadequate resection, significance of tumor spillage, improper or delay in surgical staging, delay in therapy, and the possibility of port-site metastasis. On the other hand, laparoscopy has the advantages of being a minimally invasive surgery, with shorter hospitalization, decreased postoperative pain, and quicker return to normal daily activities. We review the current literature discussing the consequences of laparoscopic surgery in ovarian tumors of low malignant potential and early-stage ovarian cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)326-330
Number of pages5
JournalObstetrical and Gynecological Survey
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2005
Externally publishedYes

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