Ovarian cyst surgery (Cystectomy) is a surgery done to remove ovarian cysts. Most cysts go away on their own within 3 months. But if they persist after 3 months, you may need surgery to remove the ovarian cyst. This surgery can be done through laparoscopy unless the ovarian cyst is very large or cancerous. Ovarian cysts occur in more than 10 million people per year. Continue reading to find out who needs ovarian cyst surgery, what are the risks involved, and the associated benefits of this procedure.
When should a patient go for ovarian cyst surgery?
- Large ovarian cysts
- The ovarian cyst is causing pain
- The ovarian cyst doesn’t reduce or go away within 3 months
- If the ultrasound exam cannot define the type of cyst
- Postmenopausal ovarian cyst
- If your doctor suspects ovarian cancer
Risks involved in ovarian cyst surgery
- Ovarian cysts may come back even after the surgery
- Pain after cystectomy
- Formation of scar tissue
- Chances of developing infection
- The bowel or bladder may be damaged during cystectomy
- Irritation at the surgery site
- Injury to the fallopian tube
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- May need the removal of one or both ovaries
Benefits of ovarian surgery
- Pain in the pelvis can be relieved
- Prevents rupturing or torsion of the ovaries
- Increased fertility
- Better mental Wellness
- Improves ovarian functioning if ovaries are not removed
- Balances hormones
- Less scarring in case of a laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery
Say goodbye to Ovarian cysts today with advanced ovarian cyst surgery at MediDocs
Ovarian cysts are prevalent and usually harmless and go away within three months. But if the ovarian cyst becomes larger, painful, and doesn’t go away within 3 months, you may need surgery to remove the ovarian cysts. This is mainly undertaken when your doctor suspects the cyst is cancerous. If you are suffering from ovarian cysts and symptoms like pain, consult a specialist at MediDocs today to understand your ovarian cyst and schedule surgery if recommended by the doctor.
