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Laura Jean Havrilesky

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Box 3079 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
25172 Morris Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


PALLIATIVE SURGERY FOR OVARIAN CANCER

Book section · January 1, 2024 The majority of patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer will recur and ultimately succumb to their disease. Interventions such as secondary cytoreduction, salvage chemotherapy, and clinical trials may prolong life but are almost never curative. The sur ... Full text Cite

Evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology

Book section · January 1, 2021 As the body of scientific literature grows exponentially, the ability to interpret and apply the results of clinical research becomes increasingly important to the practice of medicine. This chapter presents the basics of epidemiologic study designs and th ... Full text Cite

Palliative surgery for ovarian cancer

Book section · January 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The majority of patients with advanced ovarian cancer will experience recurrence and ultimately succumb to their disease. Therapies such as secondary cytoreduction and salvage chemotherapeutics may prolong life but are almost never curative. R ... Full text Cite