In this episode of the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology podcast, we discuss a study by Natsuki Osawa and colleagues titled "Oncological safety of minimally invasive surgery in borderline ovarian tumor and ovarian cancer: a retrospective comparative study." The research evaluates the outcomes of 45 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for presumed benign ovarian tumors, later diagnosed as borderline ovarian tumors or ovarian cancer. The findings suggest that laparoscopic surgery is a safe option for borderline ovarian tumors, with a low recurrence rate and no impact on survival. However, for ovarian cancer, recurrence rates were higher, and rapid disease progression was observed in some cases, raising concerns about its suitability. The study also highlights important limitations, including its retrospective design and small sample size for ovarian cancer cases, emphasizing the need for further research. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the implications of these findings for clinical practice.

Oncological safety of minimally invasive surgery in borderline ovarian tumor and ovarian cancer: a retrospective comparative study (https://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2025.36.e46)