Salpingectomy in Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Rebecca L. Stone, Joseph V. Sakran, Kara Long Roche
Abstract
This Viewpoint explains the use of opportunistic salpingectomy, removal of the fallopian tubes for the primary prevention of ovarian cancer in a woman already undergoing pelvic surgery for another indication.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOvarian cancerSalpingectomyGynecologyOncologyCancerInternal medicinePregnancyEctopic pregnancyBiologyGeneticsOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentEndometriosis Research and TreatmentOvarian function and disorders