whenever an ovarian cyst is causing intense pain, is ruptured or twisted, large, solid, irregularly shaped, or suspected of being cancerous, removal of the cyst is recommended if not essential. Indeed, the chances of a cyst being cancerous will increase as patients get older. So the older you are the more chances are that you will require ovarian cyst removal.
Prior to the removal of an ovarian cyst, your health care provider will give you a physical exam and examine the pelvic region. They will also conduct a review of medications, a urine test, and a blood test. They may do a CT scan and X-ray of the abdomen to confirm their diagnosis before considering ovarian cyst removal.
A surgeon will opt for either a laparoscopic surgery or an open surgery to remove the cyst. This generally depends on the state of the cyst and the views of the patient. However in some cases, where the cyst is large, there may not be an option and open surgery is needed.
In laparoscopic surgery, a slim tube called a laparoscope is introduced into the patient’s body by making a small incision in the lower abdomen. It is very helpful in locating the ovarian cyst as well as to guide its removal.
For large ovarian cyst removal, surgery under general anesthesia may be needed. Patients may experience some pain in the abdomen after surgery. They also may experience such complications as infection or bleeding. It is important to understand that recurrence of ovarian cysts is possible. In a few rare cases, the patient may also experience infertility and blood clots.
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.
Once an ovarian cyst has been removed, any recurrence of typical symptoms, like excessive pain, bleeding, abdominal swelling or even unrelated conditions like fever or chills, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, or any other unusual symptoms should be relayed to your doctor. Like any other surgery, ovarian cyst removal requires recovery time and monitoring for any complications.
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