Possibilities of laparoscopic approach in the treatment of patients with ovarian malignancies

Abstract

Results of treatment of 134 patients with stage I ovarian cancer were analyzed, 48 of these patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. From a technical point of view, concerning duration of the surgery, blood loss, lack of both intra- and postoperative complications, shorter periods of patient rehabilitation, laparoscopic approach can be regarded as the most preferred. However, when comparing the timing of relapse-free survival there was a trend towards its reduction after laparoscopic surgery compared with an open surgery, causing a widespread use of this technique even in the initial stages of ovarian cancer.

Keywords

• ovarian cancer
• laparoscopic approach
• complications
• rehabilitation period
• relapse-free survival