The peritoneal cancer index as a predictor of complete cytoreduction at primary and interval cytoreductive surgery in advanced ovarian cancer.
Paula J FaganNana GomesOwen M HeathDhivya ChandrasekaranShih-Ern YaoLaura SatchwellAngela GeorgeSusana BanerjeeAslam SohaibDesmond P BartonMarielle NobbenhuisThomas IndJohn ButlerPublished in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2023)
In our study we found that a peritoneal cancer index score of ≤20 was associated with a high likelihood of complete cytoreduction. Incorporating the peritoneal cancer index into routine surgical practice and research may impact treatment plans.