Operative management of pediatric ovarian tumors and the challenge of fertility-preservation: Results from the UK CCLG Surgeons Cancer Group Nationwide Study

UK nationwide study of 310 pediatric ovarian tumor cases reveals that minimally invasive surgery and ovary-sparing techniques remain underutilized, with smaller tumors more likely to receive fertility-preserving approaches. Authors advocate for consensus guidelines to reduce unnecessary oophorectomy given long-term fertility and hormonal implications.