Surgical Film Library-Fertility Considerations In Women With Pelvic Cancers & Egg Retrieval From Transposed Ovaries

Fertility Considerations In Women With Pelvic Cancers & Egg Retrieval From Transposed Ovaries

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This presentation reviews fertility preservation in gynecologic oncology, focusing on oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, with brief mention of ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Key considerations include patient's age, health, cancer type, treatment timing, and available fertility options. Ovarian reserve, affected by age, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, is crucial. Ovarian stimulation protocols accommodate cancer types and timing constraints. Egg retrieval is usually transvaginal but can be transabdominal to avoid cancer spread. Fertility preservation is recommended ideally before treatment, though risks include treatment delay and potential tumor spread. A transabdominal retrieval technique is demonstrated for patients with inaccessible ovaries due to cancer surgery.

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Paula Brady, United States

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Route MIS-Laparoscopic

Skill Level Intermediate

Surgical Location Pelvis

Keywords

MIS-Laparoscopic

Pelvis

Intermediate

fertility preservation

gynecologic oncology

oocyte cryopreservation

embryo cryopreservation

transabdominal egg retrieval