Oophorectomy in primary colorectal cancer
Schofield, A.; Pitt, J.; Biring, G.; Dawson, P.M.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 83(2): 81-84
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 11320934 Document Number: 527742
Colorectal cancer is a common cancer affecting women which may metastasize to the ovaries. We present five cases of ovarian metastases requiring surgery and review the debate regarding oophorectomy at the primary resection for colorectal cancer. Although prophylactic oophorectomy has not been proven to affect survival, further surgery for symptomatic ovarian metastases may be avoided and the increased risk of developing primary ovarian cancer is abolished.