Often developed as part of the menstrual cycle, ovarian cysts are a common issue for many women. Not usually requiring treatment, there may be some instances where ovarian cysts surgery could be scheduled.
Even if surgery is recommended, it is highly unlikely that a cyst will turn out to be malignant (cancerous), as the vast majority are found to be benign (harmless). However, this cannot be discovered until a cyst, or a portion of a cyst is removed and investigated under a microscope.
While ovarian cysts surgery is quite straightforward, it does require general anesthetic. There are two type of surgery available.
Depending on the size of the cyst, a technique called a laparoscopy could be used.
A form of keyhole surgery, two incisions are made and a tube with a microscope attached inserted. Gas is used to move the walls of the abdomen away from the organs, and the surgeon removes all or part of the cysts using small tools.
As this surgery is relatively pain free, does not require an overnight stay, and has minimal risks of affecting a women's fertility, it is the preferred method of treatment.
If the cyst is thought likely to be cancerous, a laparotomy may be scheduled.
This is a more serious form of surgery, but still relatively straightforward. It requires a cut to be made at the top of the pubic hairline; to allow greater access for the surgeon. In such surgery, the cyst will always be removed completely. It will require at least an overnight stay.
Whichever ovarian cysts surgery is recommended, the surgeon will thoroughly explain all risks, and time of stay in hospital required. If necessary, further surgery may be required of course; which will also be discussed as necessary.
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