The role systematic lymphadenectomy plays in determining the survival outcome for advanced ovarian cancer patients: a meta-analysis.

Background: This study aims to evaluate the role systematic lymphadenectomy (SL) p l a y s in advanced ovarian cancer (OC) patients. A meta-analysis was done to compare the progression-free survival (PFS) rates and overall survival (OS) rates between SL and unsystematic lymphadenectomy (USL).

Methods: An extensive literature search from the dates of January 1, 1994, to today was performed.