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Source: Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: November 22, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:
Most patients have surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Different types of surgery may include:
Hysterectomy: Surgery to remove the uterus and, sometimes, the cervix. When only the uterus is removed, it is called a partial hysterectomy. When both the uterus and the cervix are removed, it is called a total hysterectomy. If the uterus and cervix are taken out through the vagina, the operation is called a vaginal hysterectomy. If the uterus and cervix are taken out through a large incision (cut) in the abdomen, the operation is called a total abdominal hysterectomy. If the uterus and cervix are taken out through a small incision (cut) in the abdomen using a laparoscope, the operation is called a total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one ovary and one fallopian tube.
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: A surgical procedure to remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.
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Omentectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the omentum (tissue in the peritoneum that contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes).
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Lymph node biopsy: The removal of all or part of a lymph node. A pathologist views the lymph node tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells.
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