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Obstetrician-gynecologists find risk-reducing salpingectomy (RRS) acceptable for high-risk individuals. Acceptability depends on clinical, patient, and system factors, emphasizing patient autonomy and reproductive justice.

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  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Prevention
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Opportunistic salpingectomy shows promise in preventing high-grade serous carcinoma.
  • Risk-reducing salpingectomy (RRS) is being considered as a standalone procedure for cancer prevention.
  • Understanding OBGYN perspectives on RRS is crucial for its optimal implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate obstetrician-gynecologists' (OBGYNs) opinions on the acceptability of risk-reducing salpingectomy (RRS).
  • To explore factors influencing OBGYN acceptance of RRS for individuals at elevated ovarian cancer risk.
  • To inform clinical practice and policy regarding RRS as a preventive measure.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interpretive description with inductive thematic analysis.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 19 practicing OBGYNs in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Theoretical framework of acceptability guided the study.

Main Results:

  • OBGYNs generally found RRS acceptable, contingent on clinical, patient, and system-level factors.
  • Key themes included balancing risks/benefits, patient selection, patient autonomy, reproductive justice, and the need for formal guidance.
  • Participants highlighted the importance of defining the correct patient population for RRS.

Conclusions:

  • OBGYN perspectives suggest RRS is acceptable for specific patient groups.
  • Implementation requires careful consideration of patient selection, autonomy, equity, and supportive systems.
  • This research provides foundational insights for front-line clinicians in ovarian cancer prevention.