Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * suspected or histologically confirmed, newly diagnosed invasive epithelial ovarian cancer FIGO stage IIIB-IV (IV only if resectable metastasis) * Females aged ≥ 18 years * Patients who have given their written informed consent * Good performance status (ECOG 0/1) * Good ASA score (1/2) * Preoperative CA 125/CEA ratio ≥ 25 (if CA-125 is elevated)\* * If \<25 and/or biopsy with non-serous, non-endometroid histology, esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy mandatory to exclude gastrointestinal primary cancer * Assessment of an experienced surgeon, that based on all available information, the patient can undergo the procedure and the tumor can potentially be completely resected * Adequate bone marrow function: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L. This ANC cannot have been induced or supported by granulocyte colony stimulating factors. * Platelet count ≥ 100 x 109/L. * Renal function: Serum-Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x institutional upper limit normal (ULN). * Hepatic function: * Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN. * SGOT ≤ 3 x ULN * Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 x ULN. * Neurologic function: Neuropathy (sensory and motor) less than or equal to CTCAE Grade 1. Exclusion Criteria: * Non epithelial ovarian malignancies and borderline tumors * Secondary invasive neoplasms in the last 5 years (except synchronal endometrial carcinoma FIGO IA G1/2, non melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer T1 N0 M0 G1/2) or with any signs of relapse or activity. * Recurrent ovarian cancer * Prior chemotherapy for ovarian cancer or abdominal/pelvic radiotherapy * Unresectable parenchymal lung metastasis, liver metastasis or bulky lymph-nodes in the mediastinum in CT chest and abdomen/pelvis * Clinical relevant dysfunctions of blood clotting (including drug induced) * Any significant medical reasons, age or performance status that will not allow to perform the study procedures (estimation of investigator) * Pregnancy * Dementia or significantly altered mental status that would prohibit the understanding and giving of informed consent * Any reasons interfering with regular follow-up