Salpingectomy for the Primary Prevention of Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Most ovarian cancers originate in the fimbriated end of the fallopian tube. This has led to the hypothesis that surgical resection of the fallopian tubes at the time of gynecologic and nongynecologic surgical procedures-referred to as an opportunistic salpingectomy-may prevent the development of epithelial ovarian cancer for women at an average risk of developing the disease.

Objective

To compile a comprehensive, state-of-the-science review examining the current landscape of performing bilateral salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.

Evidence review

A systematic review of the literature was performed on March 4, 2022, to identify studies examining salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. This review was performed according to the Preferred Reporti

SUBMITTER: Kahn RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11185162 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature