An ovarian cystectomy is surgery to remove a cyst from your ovary. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery technique that only uses a few small incisions in your lower abdomen. Why am I having this surgery? Many women will have an ovarian cyst at some point during their lives.
Commonly, cysts will cause little to no symptoms. However, if a cyst is causing painful or discomforting systems, surgical removal of the cysts may be the best treatment option. Some symptoms of an ovarian cyst include pelvic pain, especially during your period or sexual intercourse. What happens during this surgery? Before surgery begins, you will be given anesthesia to sleep. All rights reserved. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
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Topic Contents Overview How can you care for yourself at home? When should you call for help? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst: Care Instructions. Overview Sometimes a sac forms on the surface of a woman's ovary. How can you care for yourself at home? Whether treatment is needed will depend on: its size and appearance whether you have any symptoms whether you've had the menopause — if you are postmenopausal there is a slightly higher risk of ovarian cancer Watchful waiting In most cases, a policy of "watchful waiting" is recommended.
Surgery Large or persistent ovarian cysts, or cysts that are causing symptoms, usually need to be surgically removed. There are 2 types of surgery used to remove ovarian cysts: a laparoscopy a laparotomy These are usually carried out under general anaesthetic. Laparoscopy Most cysts can be removed using laparoscopy. After the cyst has been removed, the cuts will be closed using dissolvable stitches.
Laparotomy If your cyst is particularly large, or there's a chance it could be cancerous, a laparotomy may be recommended. You may need to stay in hospital for a few days after the procedure. After surgery The time it takes to recover from surgery is different for everyone. Contact a GP if you notice the following symptoms during your recovery: heavy bleeding severe pain or swelling in your abdomen a high temperature fever dark or smelly vaginal discharge These symptoms may indicate an infection.
Your fertility If you have not been through the menopause, your surgeon will try to preserve as much of your reproductive system as they can. Make sure you discuss your fertility concerns with your surgeon before your operation. Cancer treatment If your test results show that your cyst is cancerous, both of your ovaries, your womb uterus and some of the surrounding tissue may need to be removed. Call Your Doctor Call the doctor if you are not getting better or you have: Signs of infection, such as fever and chills Redness, swelling, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incisions Pain that you cannot control with the medicine you have been given Vaginal bleeding that soaks more than one pad per hour Pain, burning, urgency or frequency of urination, or lasting blood in the urine Swelling, redness, or pain in the legs New or worsening symptoms If you think you have an emergency, call for medical help right away.
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