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Optimal candidates are young, premenopausal women with disease confined to one ovary and favorable prognostic factors such as early FIGO stage, specific histologic subtypes, and good overall health. FSS typically involves unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy while preserving the uterus and contralateral ovary, achieving survival outcomes comparable to radical surgery in early-stage low-grade tumors. However, its application in higher-risk cases requires cautious evaluation. Multidisciplinary management, involving gynecologic oncologists and reproductive specialists, is essential for successful implementation of FSS, ensuring both oncological safety and preservation of reproductive potential. Long-term follow-up is critical to monitor recurrence and assess reproductive outcomes. Pregnancy after FSS is feasible, with timing guided by cancer type, stage, and individual circumstances. 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