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Surgery for ovarian cancer
My sis in law recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer.it is a complex cyst in right overy and also she has a bicornuate uterus. She is js 30yrs old and have no children.
My question is how ds cyst can be remove? by open surgery or laproscopy?
And after dat what would be her future fertility??
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A complex cyst definitely needs to be evaluated further and needs to come out, it may be harbouring an ovarian cancer. The surgery can be done laparoscopically, if suitable... Please consult for further advise
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Complex cyst of ovary could be endometriosis or cancer.
We need to do further evaluation with Sr. CA 125 levels and HE4 testing.
Based on report either laparoscopy or open procedure with fertility preserving approach can be taken up.
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs to see scan images and complex discussion
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discuss personally with surgical oncologist
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