Risks factors for anastomotic leakage in advanced ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

An optimal cytoreduction achievement (removing all visible tumour) is the most favourable prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with advanced ovarian cancer (OC) [1 –3]. Single or multiple bowel resections (BR) are frequently necessary to achieve an optimal cytoreduction and occur between 30 to 50% during primary OC surgery [4–7]. Rectosigmoid resection (RSR) is the most common type of BR performed during OC surgery [8,9]. After RSR, the primary anastomosis of the bowel tract is the gold standard technique for bowel reconstruction [10,11].
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research