Practice patterns using minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of ovarian cancer: A survey of physician members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.

ABSTRACT: Retrospective studies suggest that minimally-invasive surgery may be safe and effective for the treatment of early-stage ovarian cancer as well as interval cytoreduction after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Adoption rates and attitudes towards its use remain largely unknown. We aimed to determine the current use of minimally-invasive surgery for the treatment of ovarian cancer and identify perceived barriers towards further adoption of this method. Electronic survey was administered to physician members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. Chi-square analysis was used to determine if any correlation existed between variables and the current use of minimally invasive surgery in general practice and, specifically, for the treatment of ovarian cancer. There was a survey response rate of 15.1%.

SUBMITTER: Kremer KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7415833 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature