Ovarian Carcinoma

Synopsis

Presents the clinical and research approach of an ovarian carcinoma management team. Illustrates FIGO staging and the results of various aspects of chemotherapy and their mechanisms of action. Demonstrates relevant aspects of debulking surgery including retro-peritoneal dissection and para-aortic lymph node sampling. The chemotheraphy section gives a comprehensive account of the current accepted international approach to cytotoxic therapy and research in ovarian malignancies.

Series

Gynaecological Oncology Film Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 37 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £49.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Restricted to medical and health professionals.

Uses

Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, general practitioners, consultants, sub-specialists and nurses involved in gynaecological cancer care.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cancer; FIGO staging; gynaecology; ovarian cancer

Credits

Producer

A H Calvert; D P Sinha

Writer

A H Calvert; D P Sinha

Cast

A H Calvert
D P Sinha
D R Newell
Ghazal S Aswad

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor