Didactics-Surgical options of newly diagnosed ovarian cancer

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The video is part of the IGCS series for the Qatar fellowship, focusing on ovarian cancer treatment, particularly surgical and chemotherapy approaches. It covers how staging influences treatment decisions and highlights key studies that provide evidence for these treatments.<br /><br />In early-stage ovarian cancer, chemotherapy is often beneficial, specifically for cases that are suboptimally staged. Studies like ICON and ACTION demonstrate better survival rates when chemotherapy follows surgery. However, in optimally staged early-stage cancers, chemotherapy may not improve outcomes significantly.<br /><br />For advanced-stage cancers (stages III and IV), the talk highlights the historical evolution of cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy. Optimal cytoreduction—where less than 1 cm of tumor remains—is linked to better outcomes. The combination of surgery and chemotherapy is emphasized as essential for potential cures.<br /><br />The session also discusses various chemotherapy regimens, including combinations and timing (neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant). It covers debates around dose-dense and IP chemotherapy, concluding that some previous approaches like consolidation surgery do not improve survival.<br /><br />For ongoing developments and future topics, the video promises further discussions on PARP inhibitors, maintenance therapies like Bevacizumab, and the role of HI-PEC in therapy, aiming to refine the approach to ovarian cancer treatment further.

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Ahmed Al-Niami
February 2024

Keywords

ovarian cancer

surgical approaches

chemotherapy

staging

cytoreductive surgery

PARP inhibitors

Bevacizumab

HI-PEC