Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy - Meddco

1. Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy

2. Introduction • An ovarian cystectomy is a medical procedure to eliminate a blister from your ovary. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery technique that only uses a few small incisions in your lower abdomen. Many women will have an ovarian cyst at some point during their lives. Commonly, cysts will cause little to no symptoms.

3. Pain Abdominal distension Indigestion Symptoms Bowel obstruction Cachexia Abnormal uterine bleeding Early satiety Vomiting

4. Classification • Most cysts are benign (not cancerous). • Functional Cysts :The most common type of ovarian cyst, Follicular cyst, Corpus luteum cyst, Theca lutein and granulosa lutein cyst, Poly cystic ovarian syndrome. • Dermoid Cysts : Dermoid cysts may be present from birth but grow during a woman’s reproductive years. • Few cysts may turn out to be malignant (cancerous). For this reason, all cysts should be checked by your health care provider. • Cystadenomas : Cystadenomas are cysts that develop from cells on the outer surface of the ovary.

5. Treatment • Birth control pills - to reduce the risk of new cysts developing in future menstrual cycles, the doctor may recommend birth control pills. • Watchful waiting (observation) - sometimes watchful waiting, also known as observation is recommended, especially if the woman is pre-menopausal and she has a small functional cyst (2cm to 5cm). • Surgery - if there are symptoms, the cyst is large, does not look like a functional cyst, is growing, or persists through two or three menstrual cycles, the doctor may recommend that the patient have it surgically removed.

6. Risks • Possible need for removal of the ovary • Bleeding during surgery, which may require a blood transfusion • Infection of the bladder or surgical site • Damage to surrounding organs (bladder, bowel, and ureters) • Possible need for further surgery

7. Laparotomy • This is a more serious operation and may be recommended if the cyst is cancerous. A longer cut is made across the top of the pubic hairline, giving the surgeon better access to the cyst. The cyst is removed and sent to the lab. The patient usually has to remain in hospital for at least a couple of days.

8. Conclusion There is no definite way of preventing ovarian cyst growth. However, regular pelvic examinations, which allow for early treatment if needed, usually protect the woman from complications.  Although most cysts are harmless and go away on their own, health care provider will want to keep track of any cyst to be sure that it does not grow and cause problems.

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