Racial and ethnic differences in the adoption of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention in the United States. [PDF]
Karia PS +5 more
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Trends of Opportunistic Salpingectomy. [PDF]
This study analyzed the trends of opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) accompanied by hysterectomy in a 9-year follow-up period at a single institute.This retrospective cohort study included 1184 women at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital from 2007 to 2015 who underwent hysterectomy performed with or without OS.
Ding DC +5 more
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Survey: acceptability of opportunistic bilateral salpingectomy in Flanders [PDF]
Background: The VVOG (Flemish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) published a consensus statement promoting opportunistic bilateral salpingectomy (OBS). Objectives: The aim of the study was to obtain insight into the current opinion and general practice of Flemish gynaecologists to counsel and perform OBS.
Maryns, A.S. +5 more
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Outcomes From Opportunistic Salpingectomy for Ovarian Cancer Prevention. [PDF]
Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS), which is the removal of fallopian tubes during hysterectomy or instead of tubal ligation without removal of ovaries, is recommended to prevent ovarian cancer, particularly serous ovarian cancer. However, the effectiveness of OS is still undetermined.To examine observed vs expected rates of ovarian cancer among ...
Hanley GE +7 more
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Hysterectomy with opportunistic salpingectomy versus hysterectomy alone. [PDF]
Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all gynaecological malignancies with an overall five-year survival rate of 30% to 40%. In the past two decades it has become apparent and more commonly accepted that a majority of ovarian cancers originate in the fallopian tube epithelium and not from the ovary itself.
van Lieshout LAM +6 more
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Ovarian Cancer: From Precursor Lesion Identification to Population-Based Prevention Programs
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a heterogeneous group of malignancies, including high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC). HGSC is often diagnosed at advanced stages and is linked to TP53 variants.
Ramlogan Sowamber +3 more
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Physician attitudes and knowledge on prophylactic salpingectomy in perimenopausal patients
Purpose: Eighty percent of the approximately 500,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the US are for benign indications. There is lack of consensus regarding concurrent removal of fallopian tubes and/or ovaries.
Michael Fialkow +4 more
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Opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. [PDF]
Recently accumulated evidence has strongly indicated that the fallopian tube is the site of origin for the majority of high-grade serous ovarian or peritoneal carcinomas. As a result, recommendations have been made to change surgical practice in women at general population risk for ovarian cancer and perform bilateral salpingectomy at the time of ...
Hanley GE +3 more
europepmc +4 more sources
Should national societies recommend opportunistic salpingectomy? [PDF]
Tamussino K.
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Opportunistic Salpingectomy at the Time of Cesarean Delivery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: High-grade serous ovarian cancer is the most common and lethal form of ovarian cancer, responsible for up to 80% of ovarian cancer–related deaths. Current screening methods are ineffective, and most patients present with advanced disease.
Brennan LC +4 more
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