Ovarian Cysts Surgery: The Basics
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Amanda Clark in Women's Health
Ovarian cysts are sacs of tissues, which develop within the ovaries. A very common issue for many women, they are most often completely painless and do not require treatment. However, whilst most remain small and are formed as a normal part of the menstrual cycle, there are some which need ovarian cysts surgery.
This is because most cysts remain absolutely harmless, (benign). However, they can turn cancerous, (malignant), though this cannot be ascertained until they have been studied in a lab.
Whilst ovarian cysts surgery is quite straight forward, it does require general anesthetic. There are two type of surgery available.
If the cyst is small, and does not present any initial concerns, a laparoscopy will be decided upon.
So called because of the flexible tube with a microscope attached, which is used by the surgeon to see the area better, it is a form of keyhole surgery. Two small cuts are made on the lower abdomen, and gas introduced to allow better access by lifting the abdomen wall. The cysts, or part of it, can then be removed.
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, however, the cyst is larger, or there is a suspicion it could be cancerous, a laparotomy will be decided upon.
This is major surgery; requiring a deep incision to be made along the pubic hairline on the abdomen, and removal of the entire cyst. This may require a stay of two or three days in hospital, and most certainly an overnight stay.
Ovarian cysts surgery is always the last action, and will be thoroughly explained before anything is scheduled.
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