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Health Encyclopedia: Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Surgery

Surgery for ovarian cancer uses laparotomy, which is a major abdominal operation. It is the primary diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer and also plays a role in treatment. Complete surgical intervention includes the following:

Surgical staging (examining all tissues and organs in the pelvic cavity for accurate assessment of the disease stage).
Debulking (removal of as much of the cancerous tissue as possible). This is an important component of ovarian cancer management and should be performe...

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Expert & Community Posts

Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...The physical limitations after hardware placement surgery were numerous, with cautions like, no... Read more »

Advice for Partners of Those Undergoing Prostate Surgery

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...wife of one who is scheduled for robotic prostate surgery in a few weeks, I would welcome any... Read more »

Why You Should Exercise Before Joint Replacement Surgery

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...supplements, medications, and injections. So, faced with a surgery date, can you now sit back... Read more »

Surgery pre-op checklist for people with diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...recently announced that using a checklist helps make surgery safer (New checklist to help make... Read more »

The Benefits and Worries of Prosthetic Surgery for ED

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

... Patients often question me, “Why should I undergo surgery to remain sexually active?”... Read more »

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Health Guide

Cataracts: Treatment

...inform their eye surgeon. The surgeon may need to use different techniques to minimize the risk of IFIS.Postoperative CareReturning Home and Follow-up Visits.Patients usually leave the surgical... Read more »

Urinary Incontinence Surgery

...a urinary catheter for about 10 days. Newer procedures may require shorter stays and less intensive postoperative care.Complications after surgery include:Some risk of damage to the surrounding... Read more »

Endometriosis: Hysterectomy

...experts question whether it adds any significant benefits compared to the standard vaginal procedure.Postoperative CareIf possible, a patient should ask a family member or friend to help out for... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Complications

...return visit to the doctor. No deaths resulting from vasectomy have been reported in the United States.Postoperative CareNearly all men recover completely in a few days. The following are some... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Hysterectomy

...experts question whether it adds any significant benefits compared to the standard vaginal procedure.Postoperative CareThe patient should ask a family member or friend to help out for the first... Read more »

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Hip Replacement Surgery -- Hip Surgery due to arthritis

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