Laparoscopic Surgery in Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer.

Laparoscopic surgery has been controversial for a long time since it was applied to diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. With the continual intensification of minimally invasive concept and development of minimally invasive surgical technology, laparoscopic staging surgery for ovarian cancer has been recognized and inthroned gradually in academia. Laparoscopic predictive model for optimal cytoreduction in advanced ovarian carcinoma is attracting widespread interest and active attempt. But there are continuous disputes on the feasibility, effectivity and safety of laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery. Clinical practice indicated that under the condition of well-selected cases and well-applied technology, lots of patients with advanced ovarian cancers can be benefited from minimally invasive surgical technology such as laparoscopy. Laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian carcinoma is worthy of further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]