Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy for BRCA+ Breast Cancer: Educational Insights by Dr. Saadia Virk
South City Hospital proudly presents an educational video by Dr. Saadia Virk, a leading expert in advanced laparoscopic gynecological surgery. In this recent video upload, Dr. Virk shares her clinical approach and surgical technique in performing a laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) on a middle-aged woman with BRCA-positive bilateral breast cancer, aiming for risk-reducing prophylactic surgery.
BRCA mutations significantly increase a woman’s lifetime risk of both breast and ovarian cancer. For BRCA-positive individuals, risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a key preventative strategy recommended by international oncology and gynecology guidelines.
This educational case video is especially valuable for gynecologists, surgical trainees, and oncologists, offering:
- A step-by-step demonstration of laparoscopic BSO
- Key anatomical landmarks and safe dissection techniques
- Patient selection criteria for prophylactic surgery
- Insights into preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making
Dr. Saadia Virk emphasizes the importance of minimally invasive surgery in reducing recovery time and surgical complications, particularly in patients already navigating the challenges of breast cancer management.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel to enhance your understanding of this essential preventive intervention and learn from one of the country’s leading laparoscopic gynecologic surgeons.
Stay tuned for more surgical education content as South City Hospital continues its mission to advance women’s health and professional medical training across Pakistan and beyond.
