Preserving fertility treatment for 40 patients with ovarian malignant tumors / 中国癌症杂志

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To discuss the feasibility and effect of reserving fertility treatments for young patients with ovarian malignant tumors. Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical data of 40 patients receiving conservative treatments. Results: Among the 40 cases, there were 25 cases of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors, 13 cases of epithelium carcinomas, 2 cases of sexual cord mesenchymal tumors. 34 patients have survived till now, among which there are 20 cases of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors, 12 cases of epithelium carcinomas, 2 cases of sexual cord mesenchymal tumors. 8 patients relapsed after the first operation, six of which had hysterectomy as second operation. Among the 32 surving patients who have preserved their uterus, 31 patients have normal menstruations. 11 patients married and 6 patients had successful pregnancies. Conclusions: We should try our best to preserve the fertility of young patients with ovarian malignant tumors.