To assess the efficacy of systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer and intra-abdominal complete debulking.
Secondary: progression-free survival, complications and quality of life; Exploratory: Role of number of resected lymph nodes for primary and secondary objectives
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary diagnosis of invasive epithelial ovarian cancer FIGO stage IIB-IV (IV only if resectable metastasis in pleura, liver, spleen, and/or abdominal wall)
* Macroscopic complete resection
* Age: 18 - 75 years
* Patients who have given their signed and written informed consent
* Good performance status (ECOG 0/1)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non epithelial ovarian malignancies and borderline tumors
* Intraoperative clinically suspicious lymph nodes (bulky nodes)
* Secondary invasive neoplasms in the last 5 years (except synchronal endometrial carcinoma FIGO IA G1/2, non melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer T1 N0 M0 G1/2) or with any signs of relapse or activity.
* Recurrent ovarian cancer
* Prior chemotherapy for ovarian cancer or abdominal/pelvic radiotherapy
* Diseases of the lymph system (including lymph edema of unknown origin)
* Clinical relevant dysfunctions of blood clotting (including medicamentous conditioned reasons, e.g. ASS, if not stopped at least 7 days prior to surgery)
* Any significant medical reasons, age or performance status that will not allow to perform the study procedures (estimation of investigator)
* Prior retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (systematic or sampling)
* Pregnancy
* Dementia or significantly altered mental status that would prohibit the understanding and giving of informed consent
* Any reasons interfering with regular follow-up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.