Article
TUBectomy with delayed oophorectomy as an alternative to risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in high-risk women to assess the safety of prevention: the TUBA-WISP II study protocol.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 5 Jun 2023
Steenbeek Miranda P, van Bommel Majke H D, intHout Joanna, Peterson Christine B, Simons Michiel, Roes Kit C B, Kets Marleen, Norquist Barbara M, Swisher Elizabeth M, Hermens Rosella P M G, Lu Karen H, de Hullu Joanne A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Risk-reducing salpingectomy with delayed oophorectomy has gained interest for individuals at high risk for tubo-ovarian cancer as there is compelling evidence that especially high-grade serous carcinoma originates in the fallopian tubes. Two studies have demonstrated a positive effect of salpingectomy on menopause-related quality of life and sexual health compared with standard risk-reducing...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Child, Preschool
- Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Prospective Studies
- Quality of Life
- Genes, BRCA1
