Organisation and quality of primary surgical intervention for ovarian cancer in Denmark

Charlotte Marx, Anette Bendixen, Claus Høgdall, Christian Ottosen, Henrik Kehlet, Bent Ottesen

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    Abstract

    The positive effect on survival of maximal primary cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer is well established, and the highest rates of optimal cytoreduction are achieved by gynecological oncologists. Danish women have not only one of the highest incidences of ovarian cancer, but also the highest mortality rate. From 1981 to 1989, the overall Danish optimal debulking rate was 25% in patients with stage III and IV tumors. The primary aim of the present study was, therefore, to evaluate the organisation and quality of current primary surgical intervention for ovarian cancer in Denmark.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
    Vol/bind86
    Udgave nummer12
    Sider (fra-til)1496-502
    Antal sider7
    ISSN0001-6349
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2007

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