Removal of ovarian cysts – open surgery

Description removal of ovarian cysts

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

Reasons for removal of an ovarian cyst

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

• Suspected the presence of cancer;
• It has big size (more 2,5 cm diameter);
• Solid (rather than simply comprises a liquid);
• Painful.

Possible complications of ovarian cyst removal

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 the 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 may apply general anesthesia, which blocks the pain and the patient support in a sleep state during operation. Administered intravenously in the arm or hand.

Procedure removal of ovarian cysts

The doctor makes an incision in the abdominal cavity. The abdominal muscles will be divided, and the abdomen is opened. The doctor is pinched and the blood vessels of the ovary (the procedure is not always necessary).

It will then remove a cyst. In some cases, The doctor also remove a sample of tissue for issedovaniya. If the cancer was detected, can be remove one or both ovaries (if cysts are found on both ovaries). At the end of the doctor sews stitches the abdominal muscles. Cut the skin of the abdomen will be closed with stitches or staples.

Immediately after the removal of ovarian cysts

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

The residence time at the hospital – 1-2 o'clock.

Care after the 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 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 painful symptoms.