Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer

Abstract Introduction The survival benefits of surgical cytoreduction in ovarian cancer are well‐established. However, the surgical outcome has never been assessed while controlling for the efficacy of chemotherapy. This leaves the possibility that cytoreduction may not be beneficial for patients wh...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Cardillo, Eric Devor, Christian Calma, Silvana Pedra Nobre, Sofia Gabrilovich, David P. Bender, Michael Goodheart, Jesus Gonzalez‐Bosquet
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Published: Wiley 2022-10-01
Series:Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14415
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author Nicholas Cardillo
Eric Devor
Christian Calma
Silvana Pedra Nobre
Sofia Gabrilovich
David P. Bender
Michael Goodheart
Jesus Gonzalez‐Bosquet
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Christian Calma
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Michael Goodheart
Jesus Gonzalez‐Bosquet
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description Abstract Introduction The survival benefits of surgical cytoreduction in ovarian cancer are well‐established. However, the surgical outcome has never been assessed while controlling for the efficacy of chemotherapy. This leaves the possibility that cytoreduction may not be beneficial for patients whose cancer does not respond well to adjuvant treatment. We sought to answer whether surgical cytoreduction independently improves overall survival when controlling for chemotherapy outcome. Material and Methods We performed a retrospective case–control study using our institution's ovarian cancer database to evaluate the effect of optimal cytoreduction on advanced stage, high‐grade serous ovarian cancer. Patients' characteristics were compared using both univariate and multivariate regression modeling to assess for independent predictors of overall survival. Results A total of 470 patients were assessed for inclusion; 234 responders to chemotherapy and 98 nonresponders. Significant survival characteristics were identified and included in the multivariate analysis. Independent predictors of survival in the multivariate analysis were age, responder status, optimal cytoreduction, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and number of chemotherapy cycles. Kaplan–Meier survival curves showed improved survival for both patients who responded to chemotherapy and for those undergoing optimal cytoreduction (p < 0.001). We also demonstrated improved survival for patients receiving optimal cytoreduction among both nonresponders and responders (p < 0.001). Conclusions Our analysis shows that patients who undergo optimal cytoreduction have an overall survival benefit regardless of their response to chemotherapy. Therefore, cytoreduction should be considered in all patients, even in those with advanced disease, if an optimal result can be achieved. This study was underpowered to assess patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy as a separate subgroup, but the order of treatment was controlled for in the overall analysis.
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spelling doaj-art-3a002b4c6e764cbf89e8bb046716ab4b2025-08-20T03:22:16ZengWileyActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica0001-63491600-04122022-10-01101101085109210.1111/aogs.14415Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancerNicholas Cardillo0Eric Devor1Christian Calma2Silvana Pedra Nobre3Sofia Gabrilovich4David P. Bender5Michael Goodheart6Jesus Gonzalez‐Bosquet7Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USAAbstract Introduction The survival benefits of surgical cytoreduction in ovarian cancer are well‐established. However, the surgical outcome has never been assessed while controlling for the efficacy of chemotherapy. This leaves the possibility that cytoreduction may not be beneficial for patients whose cancer does not respond well to adjuvant treatment. We sought to answer whether surgical cytoreduction independently improves overall survival when controlling for chemotherapy outcome. Material and Methods We performed a retrospective case–control study using our institution's ovarian cancer database to evaluate the effect of optimal cytoreduction on advanced stage, high‐grade serous ovarian cancer. Patients' characteristics were compared using both univariate and multivariate regression modeling to assess for independent predictors of overall survival. Results A total of 470 patients were assessed for inclusion; 234 responders to chemotherapy and 98 nonresponders. Significant survival characteristics were identified and included in the multivariate analysis. Independent predictors of survival in the multivariate analysis were age, responder status, optimal cytoreduction, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and number of chemotherapy cycles. Kaplan–Meier survival curves showed improved survival for both patients who responded to chemotherapy and for those undergoing optimal cytoreduction (p < 0.001). We also demonstrated improved survival for patients receiving optimal cytoreduction among both nonresponders and responders (p < 0.001). Conclusions Our analysis shows that patients who undergo optimal cytoreduction have an overall survival benefit regardless of their response to chemotherapy. Therefore, cytoreduction should be considered in all patients, even in those with advanced disease, if an optimal result can be achieved. This study was underpowered to assess patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy as a separate subgroup, but the order of treatment was controlled for in the overall analysis.https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14415cytoreductionovarian canceroverall survivalplatinum‐resistantplatinum‐sensitive
spellingShingle Nicholas Cardillo
Eric Devor
Christian Calma
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Sofia Gabrilovich
David P. Bender
Michael Goodheart
Jesus Gonzalez‐Bosquet
Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
cytoreduction
ovarian cancer
overall survival
platinum‐resistant
platinum‐sensitive
title Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
title_full Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
title_fullStr Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
title_short Investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
title_sort investigating the effect of optimal cytoreduction in the context of platinum sensitivity in high grade serous ovarian cancer
topic cytoreduction
ovarian cancer
overall survival
platinum‐resistant
platinum‐sensitive
url https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14415
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