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World J Obstet Gynecol. Aug 10, 2014; 3(3): 109-117
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v3.i3.109
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v3.i3.109
Role of minimally invasive surgery in complex adnexal tumours and ovarian cancer
Juan Gilabert-Estelles, Cristina Aghababyan, Paula Garcia, Jesus Moscardo, Susana Royo, Silvana Aniorte, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
Juan Gilabert-Estelles, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, 46015 Valencia, Spain
Juan Gilabert-Aguilar, Hospital Universitario Casa de Salud, 46015 Valencia, Spain
Author contributions: Aghababyan C, Garcia P, Moscardo J, Royo S and Aniorte S performed the bibliography review and helped in the manuscript preparation; Gilabert-Estelles J and Gilabert-Aguilar J supervised and wrote the final version of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Juan Gilabert-Estelles, MD, PhD, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Av. Tres Cruces 2, 46015 Valencia, Spain. gilabert_juaest@gva.es
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Received: March 2, 2014
Revised: June 11, 2014
Accepted: July 12, 2014
Published online: August 10, 2014
Processing time: 202 Days and 16.2 Hours
Revised: June 11, 2014
Accepted: July 12, 2014
Published online: August 10, 2014
Processing time: 202 Days and 16.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The systematization of laparoscopic techniques and the improvement in technology have provided the basis for the increased use of laparoscopy in oncology in the last decade. Preoperative evaluation of complex adnexal masses and surgical planning are key factors in defining the most appropriate tailored therapy for each patient. Herein, we address the limitations and concerns regarding the use of minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of complex adnexal masses and ovarian cancer, including the clinical scenarios of borderline tumours, and both early and more advanced stages of the disease.