Monday, November 9, 2009

What To Expect From The Ovarian Cyst Removal Procedure.

By Amanda Clark

Women suffering with ovarian cyst will need a procedure to have them removed. Your doctor may tell you that your cyst is asymptomatic and will go away after a few menstrual cycles. If you are having problems such as pain, bleeding, or if your cyst is large, twisted, or cancerous you doctor will want to do an ovarian cyst removal. If your an older woman you run the risk of your cyst becoming cancerous if not removed.

There are several risk factors that can cause problems during the removal process. This risk factors include things like; obesity, illness, smoking, and alcohol and drug abuse. Medications that are taken regularly can be a problem too. If you are on insulin, sedatives, or muscle relaxers your doctor will need to know.

Take your time when making a decision to have an ovarian cyst removed. Have a discussion with your doctor about risk and success rates. Find out what you should expect before and after your surgery. If you decide to have the procedure then you should be prepared to have a physical exam, blood test, urine test, and an ultrasound or even an x-ray.

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 depending on which procedure was used. If you had the laparoscopic surgery then you will have some pain for 3-4 days. The pain from open surgery will last from 7-10 days. Your post operative care will include, no lifting, no strenuous activity for 3-6 weeks, and no sexual activity. Your body will need this time to recover from the surgery.

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