New technique could spare ovarian cancer patients from major lymph node surgery

This study looks at whether a dye-based method can safely find the first lymph nodes that might contain cancer during early-stage ovarian cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach works as well as removing many lymph nodes, which can cause long-term side effects like swelling. About 30 women having surgery for a suspicious ovarian mass will take part. If successful, this technique could reduce complications while still checking for cancer spread.