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Removing Fallopian Tubes Cuts Ovarian Cancer Risk by 80%

2/6/2026

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A JAMA Network Open study finds that removing fallopian tubes during routine gynecologic surgeries reduces serous ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%.
Researchers analyzed data from about 86,000 British Columbia patients who had hysterectomies or tubal ligations from 2008 to 2020.
Currently, 80% of such surgeries in British Columbia include this add-on, and experts say it is crucial for patient safety.

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A JAMA Network Open study finds that removing fallopian tubes during routine gynecologic surgeries reduces serous ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%.
Researchers analyzed data from about 86,000 British Columbia patients who had hysterectomies or tubal ligations from 2008 to 2020.
Currently, 80% of such surgeries in British Columbia include this add-on, and experts say it is crucial for patient safety.