Ovarian transposition in rectal cancer: uncertain benefit at a high price

Ovarian transposition in young women with locally advanced rectal cancer – is there evidence for harm?

“…Median ovarian survival was 76 months and only one patient developed isolated ovarian metastasis after 23 months that required a surgical salvage. However, there are some doubts and criticisms regarding indications of the procedure being oncologically unsafe given the risk of ovarian relapses [2]. Undoubtedly, a risk-benefit evaluation must be carried out before offering any procedure.…”