ArticleBMC cancer2020
Staging procedures fail to benefit women with borderline ovarian tumours who want to preserve fertility: a retrospective analysis of 448 cases.
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- Oncofertility outcomes after fertility-sparing surgery for borderline ovarian tumors: results of a large retrospective study.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Article
- Fertility-Sparing Management in Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Impact of ovarian cystectomy on oncological and reproductive outcomes in borderline ovarian tumors: a retrospective study from a tertiary center.Journal of ovarian research · 2025Article
- PAX2, PAX8, and PR are correlated with ovarian seromucinous borderline tumor with endometriosis.Journal of ovarian research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo evaluate the effect of clinicopathologic factors on the prognosis and fertility outcomes of BOT patients.
methodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of BOT patients who underwent surgical procedures in West China Second University Hospital from 2008 to 2015. The DFS outcomes, potential prognostic factors and fertility outcomes were evaluated.
resultsFour hundred forty-eight patients were included; 52 recurrences were observed. Ninety-two patients undergoing FSS achieved pregnancy. No significant differences in fertility outcomes were found between the staging and unstaged surgery groups. Staging surgery was not an independent prognostic factor for DFS. Laparoscopy resulted in better prognosis than laparotomy in patients with stage I tumours and a desire for fertility preservation.
conclusionPatients with BOT fail to benefit from surgical staging. Laparoscopy is recommended for patients with stage I disease who desire to preserve fertility. Physicians should pay more attention to risk of recurrence in patients who want to preserve fertility.
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