Etymed
salpingo-oophorectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the fallopian tube and ovary
Clinical context
A 38-year-old woman presents with a large ovarian mass on imaging. She undergoes salpingo-oophorectomy, which involves the surgical removal of both the affected fallopian tube and ovary. The pathology report confirms a benign serous cystadenoma. Postoperatively, she recovers well and does not require additional treatment.
Mnemonic
Surgical removal of fallopian tube (salpingo) and ovary (oophorectomy) - Think 'salting' the oophorectomy with a 's' for salpingo