1.Identification of selected risk factors associated with ovarian tumor development
Gankhuyag B ; ; Munkhtsetseg D ; ; Bolorchimeg B ; ; Amarsanaa E
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2026;95(5):136-140
Background:
Ovarian cancer (OC) ranks first in mortality among gynecological malignancies, and according to the 2024 WHO report, 90–95% of ovarian tumors are diagnosed as high-grade malignant forms. Early identification of ovarian cancer risk factors is of great importance in improving diagnostic and treatment management.
Aim:
To investigate risk factors influencing malignant and benign ovarian tumors in women.
Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted using a prospective observational design between 2025 and 2026, based at the Departments of Gynecological Surgery of the National Cancer Center (NCC) and the Mongolian Japanese Teaching Hospital (MJTH). A total of 93 women aged 26–78 years diagnosed with ovarian masses (72% benign, 28% malignant) were enrolled, and data were collected using a 116-item questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using binary logistic regression in SPSS 25.0.
Results:
The mean age of the malignant group (53.45±12.97) was statistically significantly higher than that of the benign group (38.95±12.81) (p<0.0001). Lower educational level (p=0.046) and higher smoking rates (p=0.034) were observed in the malignant group. Regarding symptoms, abdominal distension (p=0.005), urinary difficulty (p=0.016), and weight loss (p=0.002) were predominantly present in the malignant group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that weight loss increased the risk of malignant ovarian tumor by 7.0-fold (OR=7.0; 95% CI: 1.74–28.14; p=0.006), urinary difficulty by 4.05-fold (OR=4.05; 95% CI: 1.23–13.37; p=0.022), and abdominal distension by 3.52-fold (OR=3.52; 95% CI: 1.43–8.67; p=0.006). Additionally, menstrual irregularity, postmenopausal status, and family history of ovarian cancer were statistically significantly associated with malignancy.
Conclusion
Malignant ovarian tumors predominantly occur in postmenopausal women, with risk increasing with age. Weight loss, urinary difficulty, and abdominal distension are the key clinical symptoms for differentiating malignant tumors, and menstrual irregularity, menopausal status, and family history showed statistically significant associations with malignancy. The use of the HE4 biomarker and the ROMA algorithm is recommended for early detection of ovarian cancer in future practice.
2.Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis
Baasanjav N ; Batbold B, Bastuya ; Altangerel D ; Ganbaatar M ; Lochin TS ; Erdenebold D ; Gankhuyag G
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2015;171(1):13-15
BACKGROUND:Acute inflamed process in gallbladder stand no more in the list of contraindication for its laparoscopicremoval, although specifity of operational technics need to be elaborated in details.PURPOSE:The purpose of the study to determine feasibility and specifity of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.METHODS AND MATERIALS:Based on standard instructions three holes were punched on the front wall of the abdominal cavity forinsertion of fibroscopic instrument, Olympus-2008, Model-Uni 3, input-120/240V, 50/60Hz, 150VA. Patientselection included 108 individuals hospitalized during 2009-2013 in the department of urgent surgery, IIIShastin Clinical Hospital.RESULTS:Average ages of the patients were 38. Clinical diagnosis based on signs and symptoms revealed at thephysical examination confirmed by echosonographic investigation for final diagnosis. Specificity of surgicaltechnics were incision and infusion of large amount of antibiotic solution into the inflamed gallbladder at theinoculation; use blunt edge for inoculation of the duct and artery of gallbladder; switching to open surgeryin case of revealed massive enzymatic infiltration and adhesive scars.CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic cholecystoectomy is feasibility operative procedure having advantages anddisadvantages, requiring necessary preventive measures of the complications.
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