A patient presents with a malignant tumor on her right ovary, as a tech what pre-operative steps would you take in preparing for this procedure. Furthermore, during the intraoperative phase what specimen could you expect to receive and how specifically would you handle them? Lastly, what if any are some post-operative treatments for your patient?

A patient presents with a malignant tumor on her right ovary, as a tech what pre-operative steps would you take in preparing for this procedure. Furthermore, during the intraoperative phase what specimen could you expect to receive and how specifically would you handle them? Lastly, what if any are some post-operative treatments for your patient?