Does systematic lymphadenectomy have a benefit on survival of suboptimally debulked patients with stage III ovarian carcinoma? A DEGOG* study


Saygili U., Guclu S., Uslu T., Erten O., Ture S., Demir N.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.81, no.3, pp.132-137, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 81 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jso.10124
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.132-137
  • Keywords: lymphadenectomy, ovarian carcinoma, cytoreduction, survival
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate whether systematic lymphadenectomy is necessary in suboptimally cytoreduced patients with stage III ovarian carcinoma.