Preventing Ovarian Cancer with Opportunistic Salpingectomy During Non-Gynecologic Surgery in Women 45 and Older

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand how many women aged 45 years and older are interested in a preventive surgical procedure called opportunistic salpingectomy to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. The study focuses on women who are scheduled for non-gynecologic abdominopelvic surgery and evaluates their interest after watching an educational video. It involves a behavioral and procedural approach to prevention, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Participants will first complete questionnaires before and after watching an educational module about opportunistic salpingectomy. The second part of the study involves offering the salpingectomy procedure during their planned non-gynecologic abdominal or pelvic surgery. The procedure is only considered for women who have at least one fallopian tube and do not plan future pregnancies. The study follows a sequential model and is conducted without randomization or blinding. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires at the clinic to assess their understanding and interest in the procedure. Researchers will track the rate of opportunistic salpingectomy performed after the educational module over up to two years. The study includes monitoring participant eligibility, surgical suitability, and consent. Total participation involves attending scheduled surgery and questionnaire sessions during the study period, which runs from March 2024 to March 2028.

A Study of Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Prevent Ovarian Cancer