Review Article on Epithelial Ovarian Cancer with Peritoneal Metastasis

Abstract

Introduction: Many advances have emerged in the management of peritoneal metastases of ovarian cancer origin, widely known as the most common gynaecological malignancy. This review is an update of the current management algorithm of peritoneal carcinomatosis of ovarian cancer, including screening methods, biomarkers and surgical techniques, in an effort to shed some light into this difficult to treat malignancy. Objective: To assess awareness in the management of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) with peritoneal metastasis with updated therapeutic standpoints.