Laparoscopic prophylactic oophorectomy in women belonging to ovarian cancer-prone families. Advantages and shortcomings
Menczer, J.; Dan, U.; Oelsner, G.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 15(2): 105-107
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-2936 PMID: 8005137 Document Number: 435268
Laparoscopic prophylactic oophorectomy was performed on four women who belonged to ovarian cancer prone families. The procedure was of short duration with an uncomplicated intra- and postoperative course and required only brief hospitalization. These merits may outweigh those of prophylactic oophorectomy performed by laparotomy during which hysterectomy is usually also performed. When prophylactic oophorectomy is contemplated, operative laparoscopy should also be considered.