Ovarian cancer can be intraoperatively staged only. This staging is based on intraoperative findings and histological postoperative result. In early-staged ovarian cancer, it is essential to exclude a higher FIGO stage as a result of intraoperative staging. This review presents the most significant aspects of the staging process and the importance of surgical treatment of early ovarian cancer.
Scripta Scientifica Medica 2013; 45(2): 23-26.