Ovarian Cyst Surgery – Types of Surgery, What to Expect and the Risks Involved

If you are facing the possibility of undergoing ovarian cyst surgery, you are probably a bit nervous or even scared. Any surgery may pose some risk so the more you know about what to expect, the better you will feel.

The type of ovarian cyst you have, what it looks like and what types of symptoms you have, all determine the type of surgery you need to have. Functional cysts usually do not require surgery and go away on their own. Your doctor will probably “watch and wait” for several months to see if the cyst changes in any way. A cyst that grows larger or shows any signs of change will most likely be a candidate for removal.

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One good thing is that most cysts found in women of childbearing age do not require surgery and are non-cancerous. The risk of ovarian cancer increases however in women who have gone through menopause and are between 50 and 70 years old. It is important to be diagnosed early on to increase your chances of recovery.

Let’s look at some of the common ovarian cyst surgery procedures and what to expect:

Laparoscopy

This type of surgery involves making a small incision usually right below the belly button. Your doctor then inserts a laparoscope, which is like a thin telescope, so he can see into your abdomen and view your organs. This procedure is done if the cyst is small and does not seem to be cancerous. The removal of the cyst is called a cystectomy, which will leave the ovary intact.

Laparotomy

This type of surgery is more involved and requires a larger incision. It  is performed if the cyst is large or looks suspicious in any way. Once the cyst is removed it can be further evaluated, while you are still under anesthesia, and if cancer is suspected your ovaries, uterus and possibly your lymph nodes will be removed. The possibility of cancer and what your doctor will do should be discussed befoer your surgery.

Oophorectomy

This is the complete removal of both ovaries to stop the occurance of future cysts from forming.

What to Expect

Ovarian cyst surgery requires the use of general anesthesia. A laparoscopy has a short recovery time of only a couple days while a laparotomy requires a hospital stay of 2-4 days and could have a recovery time of 4-6 weeks.

Risks

As with any surgery, there are some risks. Having surgery does not mean that your cysts will not come back. It is a temporary solution that may mean additional procedures will be neccessary. Other risks include:

  • Infection
  • Damage to bladder or bowels
  • The development of scar tissue
  • Uncontrolled pain

Only you and your doctor can decide on the best treatment for your cysts. This article is for your information only and should not be used to make any final decisions. It is meant to ease your mind and educate you.

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There are alternative solutions to help prevent and avoid ovarian cyst surgery and the complications they can impose. Natural medicines work by getting to the root cause of your cysts and therefore preventing them from forming in the first place.