Surgical Film Library-Role Of Thoracoscopy In Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer And Stage Iva In A Developing Country

Role Of Thoracoscopy In Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer And Stage Iva In A Developing Country

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This report highlights the role of video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) in managing advanced epithelial ovarian cancer with pleural effusion in a developing country. Ovarian cancer often presents late, with 30% having pleural effusions linked to poor prognosis. VATS can detect pleural metastases not identified by cytology, impacting staging and treatment decisions. In a case study, VATS identified full-thickness diaphragmatic involvement, guiding extensive cytoreductive surgery. VATS is a low-morbidity, valuable tool to assess pleural disease, aiding complete cytoreduction—the main survival predictor. Its integration into protocols improves staging accuracy and surgical planning in resource-limited settings.

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Juan Lalinde, Colombia

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Procedure Type thoracoscopy

Route MIS-Laparoscopic

Skill Level Expert

Surgical Location Chest

Keywords

MIS-Laparoscopic

Chest

Expert

thoracoscopy

video-assisted thoracoscopy

advanced epithelial ovarian cancer

pleural effusion

cytoreductive surgery

developing country