A comparison of outcomes following total and selective peritonectomy performed at the time of interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer – A study by INDEPSO
ConclusionsTPP was not associated with increased morbidity compared to SPP. There was a trend towards a longer OS in the TPP group and the finding of residual disease in ‘normal looking’ peritoneum’ warrants prospective evaluation of the benefit of TPP in this setting.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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