Digital Guide: Ovarian Cancer Surgery - Detroit

Dr. Nabila Rasool's guide to ovarian cancer surgery for women in the Detroit, Michigan, area

This is Dr. Nabila Rasool’s guide to understanding surgery for ovarian cancer.

Dr. Rasool, of Ascension Providence Hospital – Southfield, has collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Dr. Nabila Rasool Ascension Providence Hospital - Southfield

Your Digital Guide begins below: 4 Chapters / 5 Video Segments

The Surgery Experience (1)

1. The Ovarian Cancer Surgery Experience: Before, During, and After

Dr. Nabila Rasool

Preparation for ovarian cancer surgery begins with getting the appropriate workup with imaging.

Need to Know (1)

2. What To Know About The Different Types Of Surgery For Ovarian Cancer Patients

Dr. Nabila Rasool

Surgery is determined based on what stage of ovarian cancer a patient has been diagnosed with.

Treatment Choices (1)

3. Considerations Before And After Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Dr. Nabila Rasool

Before patients head into surgery, it's important to have all the facts concerning a cancer diagnosis.

Robotic Surgery (2)

4. Determining Whether Robotic Ovarian Cancer Surgery Is The Best Option For You

Dr. Nabila Rasool

Robotic surgery is sometimes feasible for patients with early stage ovarian cancer, and may be appropriate depending on your case.

5. The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Nabila Rasool

If minimally-invasive surgery is possible for ovarian cancer, there are certainly some benefits to consider.