Ovarian Cyst Removal; Things You Should Know.

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.

You do not want to rush into a decision on ovarian cyst removal. Discuss the procedure with your doctor. Find out what the success rate is and what you should expect before and after the procedure. If you have to or decide to undergo this procedure there are a few things you should expect such as; a physical exam, blood and urine test, and an x-ray or ultrasound.

One of the procedures for ovarian cyst removal is laparoscopic surgery. This surgery is fairly simple, your doctor will make a small incision right under your naval and insert a laparoscope through it. He will then pump carbon dioxide gas into your abdomen so that he can see all of the organs better. Once the laparoscope finds the cyst he will then make one ot two more small incisions so he can remove the ovarian 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 from person to person depending on the surgery. The laparoscopic surgery will only hurt for 2-4 days afterward. But the open surgery can leave you in pain for 7-10 days. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks along with sexual activity. You should not do any lifting either. Your body needs time to recover from surgery. - 29962

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