Perioperative epidural use and survival outcomes in patients undergoing primary debulking surgery for advanced ovarian cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Perioperative epidural use was independently associated with improved PFS and OS in these patients. Epidural anesthesia at the time of PDS may be warranted in this setting.
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Source: Gynecologic Oncology - September 2, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tseng JH, Cowan RA, Afonso AM, Zhou Q, Iasonos A, Ali N, Thompson E, Sonoda Y, O'Cearbhaill RE, Chi DS, Abu-Rustum NR, Long Roche K Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research