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GuidelineArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Intergroup-statement: statement of the german ovarian cancer commission, the North-Eastern German Society of gynecological Oncology (NOGGO), AGO Austria and AGO Swiss regarding the use of homologous repair deficiency (HRD) assays in advanced ovarian cancer.

Lukas Chinczewski, Philipp Harter, Lukas Heukamp, Doris Mayr, Christoph Grimm, Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Pauline Wimberger, Sven Mahner, Ioana Elena Braicu, Wolfgang Schmitt and 2 more

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12 authors.

Lukas ChinczewskiDepartment for Gynecology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Lukas.chinczewski@charite.de.ORCID 0000-0002-6148-5887
Philipp HarterDepartment for Gynecology, Klinikum Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany.
Lukas HeukampInstitut für Hämatopathologie Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Doris MayrDepartment for Pathology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Christoph GrimmDepartment for Gynecology, Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Viola Heinzelmann-SchwarzDepartment for Gynecology, Universitätsspital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Pauline WimbergerDepartment for Gynecology, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
Sven MahnerDepartment for Gynecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
Ioana Elena BraicuDepartment for Gynecology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Wolfgang SchmittDepartment for Pathology, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Carsten DenkertDepartment for Pathology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Jalid SehouliDepartment for Gynecology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHomologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is a key biomarker in the management of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), guiding treatment decisions, particularly regarding the use of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi). As multiple HRD assays are available, each with distinct methodologies and cutoff values, the interpretation and clinical application of HRD testing remain complex. This intergroup statement, endorsed by the German Ovarian Cancer Commission, NOGGO, AGO Austria, and AGO Swiss, aims to provide guidance on the indications, appropriate use, and limitations of HRD testing in ovarian cancer. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe statement is based on an interdisciplinary review of available literature, clinical trial data, and expert consensus. The recommendations focus on the current landscape of HRD assays, their clinical applicability, and practical considerations regarding the optimal timing and indications for testing. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Various HRD assays, including established commercial tests and emerging academic-clinical approaches, are reviewed in this statement. The document outlines key eligibility criteria for HRD testing in ovarian cancer, emphasizing its relevance in specific histological subtypes and clinical scenarios. Additionally, exclusion criteria are defined, highlighting cases where HRD testing may not be appropriate due to insufficient clinical validation or lack of therapeutic implications. Finally, the statement discusses the pathological minimum requirements for tissue samples used in HRD testing, ensuring adequate sample quality and tumor content for reliable results.

conclusionHRD testing is a valuable tool for personalizing ovarian cancer treatment, particularly in identifying patients who may benefit from PARPi therapy. However, assay selection, timing, and result interpretation require careful consideration. This statement provides a structured approach to optimize HRD testing, aiming to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

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Ovarian NeoplasmsRecombinational DNA RepairAustriaBiomarkers, TumorFemaleGermanyHumansPoly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase InhibitorsBiomarkers, TumorPoly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase InhibitorsGynecological oncologyHomologous recombination deficiency testingIntergroup statementMaintenance therapyOvarian cancer

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PMCPMC12033106

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