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Procedure For Removal Of Ovarian Cyst
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Doctors generally recommend that ovarian cyst removal is done when the cyst is large, solid, has an irregular shape or could be cancerous. It is also likely to be removed if it is twisted or ruptured and is causing extreme pain. Older patients with ovarian cysts are more likely to need to have them removed since the likelihood of having a cancerous cyst increases with age.
Before removing an ovarian cyst, a physician will typically conduct an exhaustive physical exam with the patient. Along with the exam, they will also review the medications a patient is taking and order urine and blood tests. A CT scan and abdominal x-ray may also be conducted to confirm the presence of an ovarian cyst before the surgical procedure takes place.
The two common methods to remove ovarian cysts are laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. A surgeon will make the decision on which way to go based on the type of cyst that is being removed and the wishes of the patient. In some cases, the surgeon may have no choice but to use open surgery. this is the case for large cysts.
In laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes a small incision in which to insert a thin tube called a laparoscope. The tube is used to find the cyst and from there, the surgeon is able to remove the cyst.
Large ovarian cysts are usually removed through surgery under general anesthesia. Post-operative experience usually includes some abdominal pain. Other complications like bleeeding and infection may also be experienced. In a few rare cases, removal may cause infertility and blood clots. There is also a chance that a new cyst will still develop after ovarian cyst removal surgery.
Should the surgeon finds no sign of ovarian cancer during the procedure, then is can be relatively safe to say you will be back to normal within a week to two weeks after the operation. However, if ovarian cancer is found, it may be necessary to undergo further surgery to remove one or both ovaries or the decision may be taken to do it in the current procedure. With this completed then a course of ovarian cancer treatment would be required.
There is a possibility that surgery for ovarian cyst removal may cause high fever or chills, abdominal swelling, vomiting, excessive pain or bleeding or any other ill feelings. Should you experience anything like this after your operation, get in touch with your doctor instantly. Although it is unlikely that you will have any problems post-surgery, you should monitor your condition closely for the first few weeks afterwords.
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