Cancer is one of the most complicated conditions in the world today. Treatment options for cancer can be different from one person to another as they depend upon multiple factors. Treatment options also vary from one type of cancer to another. When it comes to ovarian cancer, factors such as the stage at which the cancer is at, how far the tumor has spread, and which parts of the body it has spread to, are some of the things which are taken into consideration.

Surgical treatment options are widely considered for many types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. Based on the extent to which the tumor has spread and several other factors, various surgical treatment options are available. The following are some of the most commonly seen options:

Hysterectomy
In this treatment procedure, the major focus is on the removal of the uterus and the tissue around it. The procedure would be known as partial hysterectomy if only the uterus has been removed in the procedure. However, if the procedure involves the removal of both the uterus and the cervix, then the procedure would be considered as a total hysterectomy.

Salpingo-oophorectomy
If the surgical treatment involves the removal of fallopian tubes along with the ovary, then the procedure is known as a salpingo-oophorectomy. If the treatment involves the removal of both the fallopian tubes along with both the ovaries, it would be known as a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. When the cancer is still only in its early stage, based on whether the woman would want to go through pregnancy in the future, the treatment could involve the removal of just one fallopian tube and ovary. Even in the case otherwise, removal of just one ovary and fallopian tube is possible if cancer has not expanded to the second ovary or if the cancer is localized to just one ovary.

Omentectomy
This treatment option for ovarian cancer focuses on the removal of the thin tissue which forms the lining and covers the stomach and intestines.

Lymphadenectomy
This procedure involves the removal of lymph nodes. In this case, the lymph nodes would be removed from the paraaortic and pelvic areas.

Cytoreductive surgery
This surgical treatment is also known as cytoreductive surgery. This treatment option is considered when the type of cancer being dealt with is metastatic. Metastatic cancer is the kind of cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The major focus of this treatment for ovarian cancer is to remove the tumor safely. In order to ensure this, tissues around the affected organs might be removed as well. Along with this, certain organs around the main area such as the colon or the small bowel, liver, and spleen, may be removed too. Based on the situation, the treatment could involve the removal of only a part of these organs.

However, this treatment for ovarian cancer can be immensely helpful in reducing the symptoms of the condition. In addition to that, it can also greatly aid other ongoing treatments such as chemotherapy which is provided to the patients after surgery to get rid of any remaining cancerous cells.