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CHENNAI: Five years ago, doctors removed the reproductive organs of S* after she tested positive for stage II uterine cancer . During the surgery, doctors removed her uterus, fallopian tubes and the left ovary. “The right ovary looked healthy. Doctors transposed the right ovary during the surgery, as exposure to powerful radiation beams could damage it. The right ovary along with the blood vessel was moved to the anterior abdominal wall — just beneath the skin.At the time of surgery, doctors did not know if she required radiation therapy..