Ovarian cancer affects over 250 000 women worldwide, with epithelial ovarian cancer accounting for approximately 90% of cases. Lack of effective screening and absence of early symptoms result in nearly 70% of patients presenting with late-stage disease. A distinct feature of advanced ovarian cancer is that peritoneal spread does not preclude curative surgical resection. Ovarian cancer is staged using the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, or FIGO, system, last updated in 2014