The ovarian cyst surgery is a treatment process which is only recommended in drastic cases when no other alternatives are viable and present. Removal of the cyst is taken as an option when the cyst or fluid-filled pockets or sacs in or on the ovary is already too big or larger than three inches.
There are other cases or factors that qualify you for the surgery process to remove your cyst when the ovarian growth or masses are already present in both ovaries. It is also necessary if you have undergone alternative treatments but the mass or masses do not get smaller after two to three months. Most importantly, you need the cyst taken out through surgical procedure if it is already suspected cancerous by your attending physician.
There are actually three main types of ovarian cyst surgery, each depending on the treatment and removal process your condition requires. Laparoscopic surgery is the process where the surgeon performs small incisions using the instrument called laparoscope. This is a thin scope which passes into the abdomen and used to identify the cyst for removal.
Laparotomy is another procedure which is more invasive compared to its laparoscopic counterpart. The removal is done through making incision through your abdominal wall to take the cyst and masses out. The patient is initially anesthetized before the incision is made below the belly button.
The surgeon pumps carbon dioxide gas inside the abdomen to clear the inside and induce visibility. It also inflates the abdomen so that there is more working area where the instruments for cyst removals are efficiently used. The appropriate instrument is utilized to scoop out the ovarian growth from the ovary.
In emergency cases when the ovarian tissues may cause severe and chronic abdominal pain through its twisting tendency, another ovarian cyst surgery is required. Surgery for ovarian torsion is necessary to correct ovarian cysts which tend to twist and results to intense pain in your abdomen.
Take note that surgery for cyst removal is only the last option for you. The best way to prevent getting into this surgical procedure is to have an early diagnosis of your condition. There are other alternatives such as taking medications prescribed by your doctor to shrink the ovarian masses without invasive surgery. You could also find holistic remedies as long as you consult with your physician.
Ovarian cyst surgery could literally change your life because there are risks you have to face. Removing the cysts does not guarantee that it would never recur. Most importantly, you may risk your fertility which may be affected by the surgery in the process. Still the best premise to take is that prevention is always better than cure.
