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, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.225-227, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: Eastern Journal of Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.225-227
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Borderline ovarian tumors, Conservative surgery, Tumors of low malignant potential
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.