Most ovarian cysts, often described as functional cysts will have no impact on the health of women and disappears after a few months. However, some cysts do not shrink or disappear with time and are more complex. In these cases, the condition can lead to a variety of symptoms, pain, mostly extreme pelvic region. Consequently, the option to remove an ovarian cyst is a reasonable and necessary option.
Other factors that may lead to a decision to remove a cystif it is cancerous. The chances of a cyst to become cancerous is expected to increase with age, age of the woman is the ability to remove more than necessary.
The state of ovarian cysts is determined through a series of tests, including physical examination of the abdomen and possibly X-rays or computed tomography. Blood and urine can also be carried out.
Surgery to remove ovarian cysts was divided into open and laparoscopic surgery. The form of action is ultimately determinedthe type or size of the cyst. However, the wishes, if possible the patient are considered by surgeons.
Laparoscopic surgery is often a better choice because it is less invasive. This means less time required for healing after surgery. There is little or no scarring in the long term, which is another problem for most people.
A small incision in the abdomen, where the ovarian cyst. A thin tube, or laparoscope is inserted through the incision andprovides the surgeon with the vision and tools to remove the cyst.
If the cyst is large, open surgery is often the only option. It requires general anesthesia and will be a more complicated procedure. It will take more time to heal the wound and the patient recovers from surgery.
After the surgery is the only other consideration is whether the cyst is cancerous. Although unlikely, if so, then another treatment is necessary. Besides this, thepatient should return to normal in a couple of weeks, depending on the type of surgery performed.