Incidence and impact on survival outcomes of postoperative radiological evidence of residual disease in women with advanced stage ovarian cancer undergoing debulking surgery: a meta-analysis

Key Points

• Postoperative evidence of residual disease significantly affects survival outcomes in women with advanced stage ovarian cancer.
• The analysis shows that survival rates decrease with 30% of women presenting residual disease after surgery.
• Meta-analysis of multiple studies provides a comprehensive view on survival linked to radiological findings.
• Understanding the role of residual disease can highlight areas for intervention and better treatment planning.