1436 - Ovarian Repositioning

Page last updated: 17 June 2016

Application Detail

Status

Open

Description of Medical Service

Ovarian repositioning for one or both ovaries as part of fertility preservation procedure prior to radiotherapy when the field and dose of radiotherapy has a high chance of causing infertility.

Description of Medical Condition

The proposed medical service is relevant to female patients requiring fertility preservation prior to the start of gonadotoxic radiotherapy treatment with the intention of preserving a patient’s ovarian function.
Medical conditions requiring this service would be patients who have been diagnosed with (i) cancer, or (ii) non-malignant conditions requiring treatment with gonadotoxic radiotherapy.
(i) Cancer is a range of diseases where there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells throughout the body. These abnormal cells have the ability to migrate from the original site and spread to distant sites of the body.
(ii)Other non-malignant conditions may include but are not limited to:
  • gastrointestinal diseases
  • rheumatologic
  • inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs)
  • rheumatologic disorders
  • non-malignant haematologic conditions
  • autoimmune/vasculitis/glomerular disorders
  • gynaecologic conditions
  • metabolic diseases

Reason for Application

Amendment to MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic

Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

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Meetings for this Application

PASC

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ESC

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MSAC

31 March 2016