Conservative surgery and fertility outcomes of borderline ovarian tumours: Case series and review of literature

Ercan C. M., Karasahin K. E., ALANBAY İ., Kolusari A., Çoksuer H., Yenen M. C.

Eastern Journal of Medicine, vol.16, no.3, pp.225-227, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: Eastern Journal of Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.225-227
  • Keywords: Borderline ovarian tumors, Conservative surgery, Tumors of low malignant potential
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Borderline ovarian tumours are usually seen in younger aged women and the issue of conservative surgery is increasingly important in today's fertility-preserving concept. We present three borderline ovarian tumour cases who underwent conservative surgery in our instutition between 2006-2008 and their long-term follow-ups for their reproductive capacity after treatment. No recurrence after conservative treatment in our cases had been noted. Fertility-preserving surgery may be the treatment of choice with careful follow-up in women with Stage I borderline ovarian tumours, who desire further childbearing. Assisted Reproductive Techniques should be taken into consideration after the initial treatment and second-look surgery may be performed in the course of a caesarean section.