Salpingo-oophorectomy at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review.

CONCLUSION: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy offers the advantage of effectively eliminating the risk of ovarian cancer and reoperation but can be detrimental to other aspects of health, especially among women younger than age 45 years.
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Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - August 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Evans EC, Matteson KA, Orejuela FJ, Alperin M, Balk EM, El-Nashar S, Gleason JL, Grimes C, Jeppson P, Mathews C, Wheeler TL, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research