Removal of ovarian cysts – laparoscopic surgery

Description of laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts

This is an operation to remove a cyst on the ovary.

Reasons for the laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts

Verily, that jaicnika, perhaps, You have to remove, If she:

• Suspected for cancer;
• It has bolshoyrazmer (more 2,5 cm diameter);
• Solid (rather than simply comprises a liquid);
• Painful.

Possible complications of laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts

Complications are rare, but the procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. If you plan on removing ovarian cysts, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Relapse after cyst removal;
• The need for the removal of one or both ovaries;
• Infertility;
• Blood clots;
• Damage to other organs.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications:

• Obesity;
• Chronic or recent illness;
• Alcohol abuse, smoking or drug use (can cause complications from anesthesia or impair wound healing);
• The use of some drugs;
• Pregnancy;
• Previous abdominal surgery.

Be sure to discuss these risks with the doctor before the procedure.

How is laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts?

Preparation for the procedure

Your doctor may carry out or assign the following:

• Medical checkup;
• Revision of the medication;
• Blood tests;
• Analysis of urine;
• CT scan – such as X-rays, which uses computer, to make pictures of organs;
• Ultrasonography – test, which uses sound waves to study the stomach;
• Electrocardiogram – test, which detects heart activity by measurement of electrical current through the heart muscle.

On the eve of the operation:

• Tell your doctor about taking any medications. A week before surgery you may be asked to stop taking certain drugs:
  • Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
  • Blood thinners, such as warfarin;
  • Clopidogrel;
• We need to organize a trip for the operation and back home from the hospital. Besides, We need to organize care at home during recovery;
• Do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before surgery.

Anesthesia

When you remove an ovarian cyst can be used the following types of anesthesia:

• General anesthesia – blocks pain and the patient support in a sleep state during operation. Administered intravenously in the arm or hand;
• Local anesthesia – anaesthetises surgery area, during surgery, the patient is awake. It is used as an injection. Sometimes it can be used in conjunction with sedatives.

Describes how to delete a laparoscopic ovarian cysts

It will be done a few small incisions just below the navel. Through one of the incisions will be pumped carbon dioxide, to facilitate visibility inside the body.

Through the second incision in the operated area will put a small camera. For these purposes the tool, called laparoscope. At the end of the laparoscope as a light source, and the camera sends an image of the screen.

A laparoscope is used to detect cysts. Once the cyst is found, physician will make one or two incisions, in which surgical instruments are inserted, to remove a cyst. Your doctor may also take away the tissue for research. If diagnosed with cancer, perhaps, you need to spend spaying. After removal of the cyst doctor removes tools. The incision is closed with stitches or staples.

In some cases, the physician may proceed to open surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. He will make a large incision in the abdomen and continue operation.

Immediately after laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal

After the procedure, you will install a dropper for administering fluids and medications during recovery.

How long will the removal of ovarian cysts?

1-2 o'clock.

Removal of ovarian cysts – Will it hurt?

Pain after surgery is possible. The doctor will give you pain medicine.

The average time of stay in the hospital after the removal of ovarian cysts

Sometimes you have to stay overnight in the hospital, but in most cases the extract is possible the day of surgery.

Care after laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts

Recovery may take 1-2 of the week. When you return home, Follow these steps:, to ensure the normal recovery:

• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions;
• Ask the doctor, when it is safe to shower, bathe, or to expose the cut by water;
• Gently wash the incision with mild soap and water;
• Raise legs, when lying down in bed. This will reduce the likelihood of blood clots;
• As necessary, take painkillers. If the pain is mild, Take light painkillers (eg, Ibuprofen, naproxen);
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 2-6 weeks;
• Do not drive, until the doctor says, it's safe;
• Do not resume sexual activity, until the doctor will not allow it. Maybe, you need to wait two weeks;
• Follow your doctor's recommendations. After a while you need to make US, if there is a likelihood of recurrence of the cyst.

Contact your doctor after laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts

Returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Redness, edema, strong pain, bleeding or discharge from the incision;
• Pain, which does not pass after taking pain medication appointed;
• Heavy vaginal bleeding or discharge;
• Cough, breathlessness, chest pain;
• Nausea and / or vomiting, that do not pass after taking the prescribed medicines, and persist for more than two days after discharge from the hospital;
• Headache, muscle aches, dizziness, or general malaise;
• Constipation and bloating;
• Vomiting;
• Difficulties mocheispuskaniem;
• Pain and swelling in one or both legs;
• Other symptoms.