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New CPU on OPS!
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- Aug 25, 2026
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Summary
As of August 20th, 2026, the ACOG has released an updated Clinical Practice Update on opportunistic salpingectomy. Here’s why this matters so much: we now know that the vast majority of high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancers actually start not in the ovaries, but in the fallopian tubes. By removing those tubes during routine pelvic, obstetric, or even non-gynecologic abdominal surgeries, we aren't just performing standard procedures—we are drastically cutting the lifetime risk of epithelial ovarian cancer by up to 78%. Today, we’re breaking down what’s inside ACOG’s latest guidance, how surgical practices are shifting, and why this simple step is saving lives. Let’s dive in!" 1. ACOG CPU (Aug 20, 2026): https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2026/08/acog-strengthens-recommendations-supporting-salpingectomy-ovarian-cancer-prevention 2. ACOG CO 774: Opportunistic Salpingectomy as a Strategy for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Prevention (2019, reaffirmed 2024)