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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Pronunciation: sal-PING-go oh-of-or-EK-to-me
Also written as: BSO — bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Full Definition
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) is a surgical procedure involving the removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes. This procedure may be performed for various indications including ovarian cancer, BRCA gene mutations, severe endometriosis, or as part of a hysterectomy. The surgery results in immediate surgical menopause if performed in premenopausal women. The term is commonly abbreviated as BSO in surgical documentation and should be distinguished from unilateral procedures or oophorectomy alone.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as BSO; note hyphenation in full term.
In Context
- "The patient underwent bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for risk reduction due to BRCA1 mutation." — Surgical report
- "Postoperative instructions following BSO include hormone replacement therapy counseling." — Post-surgical care plan
Also known as
BSO
Contrasted with
unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Don't confuse with
bilateral oophorectomy
total hysterectomy
salpingectomy