Table 3.

Recommendations for RRSO

Minimal Standards for RRSO All physicians caring for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers should be made aware of their genetic status, including surgeons, radiologists and pathologists At the time of RRSO, the pelvic cavity should be inspected for abnormalities The ovaries and fallopian tubes should be removed as completely as possible Ovaries and fallopian tubes should be examined in toto during pathologic review

The roles of the following in routine practice require additional study Peritoneal washings Random omental biopsies Hysterectomy