Minimally Invasive Techniques for Managing Early- and Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer

Gynecologic oncologist Dennis Chi reviews the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy for staging ovarian cancer. Surgical staging has been shown to be as effective with laparoscopy as with laparotomy, and is associated with fewer complications and a quicker recovery than open surgery. Robotic platforms are making complex cases easier to perform.