Professional, Ovary

Cancer of the Ovary

The ovaries^(G) are a pair of female reproductive organs that are located in the pelvis^(G). They sit either side of the uterus^(G) (womb) at the ends of the fallopian tubes^(G) and are usually about the size of an almond. The ovaries perform two functions: to produce eggs and to make female hormones.

Gynaecological Surgery – Pelvic^(G) Lymphadenectomy

A pelvic lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of lymph nodes^(G) in the pelvis, especially those that drain the uterus^(G), cervix^(G), fallopian tubes^(G), ovaries^(G) and upper vagina^(G). The operation is performed by removing all the tissue (mainly fat) from along the major blood vessels in the pelvis. This tissue contains the lymph nodes to be removed.