Minimally invasive interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer

With the increasing use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, it has also become apparent that some patients will require a less extensive interval cytoreductive surgery which could be performed as a minimally invasive procedure. This observation, and expertise with minimally invasive surgery for other indications in gynecologic oncology, has driven surgeons in the United States and other countries to perform an increasing portion of interval cytoreductive surgery using minimally invasive techniques. Further observational and trial data will continue to inform which patients are best suited for this approach.

Automated summary

With the increasing use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, it is apparent that some patients may benefit from less extensive interval cytoreductive surgery performed using minimally invasive techniques. Surgeons in various countries, including the United States, have started adopting these techniques based on their expertise in minimally invasive surgery for other indications in gynecologic oncology. Further research will determine the most suitable patients for this approach.