What To Expect From The Ovarian Cyst Removal Procedure.

By Amanda Clark

If you have an ovarian cyst you will more than likely need a procedure to remove them. Most cyst are asymptomatic and will more than likely go away on their own in a couple months. If the cyst are cancerous, large, painful, or twisted your doctor may want to do an ovarian cyst removal. The older you get the more likely the cyst will become cancerous.

There are several things that can cause complications with the removal of the cyst. They are called risk factors. Some of these risk factors include; obesity, illness, alcohol or drug abuse, and smoking. Prescribed medications can be a problem also so want to make sure your doctor knows if you are using insulin, muscle relaxers, or sedatives.

Take your time when making a decision to have an ovarian cyst removed. Have a discussion with your doctor about risk and success rates. Find out what you should expect before and after your surgery. If you decide to have the procedure then you should be prepared to have a physical exam, blood test, urine test, and an ultrasound or even an x-ray.

Laparoscopic Surgery is one of the procedures that is used to remove ovarian cyst. This procedure involves making a small incision right below the naval and inserting a laparoscope through the incision. Carbon dioxide gas is then pumped into the abdomen so the surgeon can see all the organs. The laparoscope finds the cyst and then the surgeon makes one or two more incisions so he can remove the cyst.

The other procedure is open suregery. This surgery is more invasive. The surgeon will need to make an incision through your abdomen and muscles. He will then completely open your abdomen so he can locate the blod vessel that lead to the cyst. He will clamp and tie these blood vesels so he can remove the cyst. You will have stitches or stamples in your abdomen to close it back up.

Recovery time will vary depending on which procedure was used. If you had the laparoscopic surgery then you will have some pain for 3-4 days. The pain from open surgery will last from 7-10 days. Your post operative care will include, no lifting, no strenuous activity for 3-6 weeks, and no sexual activity. Your body will need this time to recover from the surgery. - 31802

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