Ovarian serous borderline tumors with invasive peritoneal implants

Abstract

Greater than 30% of patients with ovarian serous borderline tumors with invasive peritoneal implants will develop progressive or recurrent tumor, most commonly serous carcinoma. The presence of macroscopic residual disease appears to be the major predictor of recurrence and survival. However, in this study, the authors were unable to elucidate the role of postoperative therapy or the criteria for selection of patients for such therapy.