Positive DESKTOP and Tian Scores Systems Are Adequate to Predict Optimal (R0) Secondary Debulking Surgery in Ovarian Cancer, But a Negative Score Does Not Preclude Secondary Surgery

Conclusions We confirmed a high positive predictive value in the selection of candidates for R0 SDS with the DESKTOP score and the Tian model. However, because 61% and 70% of the patients with a negative score were debulked to R0, we suggest that other selection criteria based on anatomic and metabolic imaging such as whole-body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging should be evaluated when selecting patients for SDS.
Source: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Ovarian Cancer Source Type: research