Perioperative medicine & outcomes

Return to intended oncological therapy following advanced ovarian cancer surgery: a narrative review

AnaesthesiaPublished Narrative review

Authors' conclusion

Awareness and management of factors affecting return to intended oncological therapy are essential for improving outcomes in patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

Study context

Population
Patients with advanced ovarian cancer undergoing cytoreductive surgery
Outcome
Return to intended oncological therapy after surgery
Methodological detailsLiterature review of English language studies published January 2010 to September 2024
  • Literature review of English language studies published January 2010 to September 2024

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Delayed return to intended oncological therapy after surgery associated with poor survival in ovarian cancer
  • Effective multidisciplinary care can prevent complications and ensure timely return to intended oncological therapy

Original publication

Return to intended oncological therapy following advanced ovarian cancer surgery: a narrative review. Anaesthesia. Published 8 January 2025. doi:10.1111/anae.16521

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