Granulosa cell tumour surgery

Surgery

 * Surgery is used to treat all stages of ovarian cancer. For earlier stage ovarian cancer, it may be the only treatment. Surgery involves:
 * Removal of the uterus (total hysterectomy)
 * Removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy)
 * Partial or complete removal of the omentum, the fatty layer that covers and pads organs in the abdomen
 * Examination, biopsy, or removal of the lymph nodes and other tissues in the pelvis and abdomen


 * Surgery performed by a specialist in female reproductive cancer has been shown to result in a higher success rate.

Post-Op
After surgery and chemotherapy, patients should have:


 * A physical exam (including pelvic exam) every 2 - 4 months for the first 2 years, followed by every 6 months for 3 years, and then annually


 * A CA-125 blood test at each visit if the level was initially high


 * Your doctor may also order a computed tomography (CT) scan of your chest, abdomen, and pelvic area and a chest x-ray.