Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5695362 | Gynecologic Oncology | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with suspected advanced stage ovarian cancer, a diagnostic laparoscopy reduced the number of futile laparotomies, without increasing total direct medical health care costs, or adversely affecting complications or quality of life.
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Authors
Roelien van de Vrie, Hannah S. van Meurs, Marianne J. Rutten, Christiana A. Naaktgeboren, Brent C. Opmeer, Katja N. Gaarenstroom, Toon van Gorp, Henk G. Ter Brugge, Ward Hofhuis, Henk W.R. Schreuder, Henriette J.G. Arts, Petra L.M. Zusterzeel,