Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy: Get Quick and Pain-Free Recovery

Myth: Ovarian cysts always require surgery.

Fact: Most ovarian cysts are benign and may resolve on their own. Surgery is only advised when cysts are large, persistently grow in size, or cause symptoms.

Step 1: The procedure of ovarian cyst removal through laparoscopy begins with giving you a general anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the surgery. 

Step 2: After that a few small incisions near your belly button are made, through which a laparoscope (a small camera) and surgical instruments are inserted. 

Step 3: Your surgeon safely removes the cyst without touching the ovary.

Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy is recommended if you experience:

• Persistent, large, or painful cysts
• Cysts that has potential to turn malignant in future
• Cysts that has solid components like dermoid cyst
• Cysts are giving pain and causing discomfort
• Cysts that may pose a risk of twisting (ovarian torsion)
• Suspected endometriosis (cysts related to endometriosis)

Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy risks may include:

• Infection or bleeding
• Adhesion formation
• Injury to surrounding organs
• Rare instances of anesthesia complications

Complications are usually rare, in severe cases they may include:

• Problems of anesthesia
• Injury to internal organs
• Bleeding and infection
• Recurrence of cysts
• Pain or discomfort around the incision site
• Adhesion formation in the abdomen

• Share your investigation reports with your surgeon. The reports include your complete blood count; liver, thyroid; kidney function tests and other preoperative tests, and the tumor markers to confront the nature of the cyst. 
• Follow a light diet a day before your surgery. Avoid milk and milk products as they may bloat your stomach.
• Stop taking medications like estrogen-containing medicines a month before your surgery. Also, avoid blood thinners like aspirin at least from a week before surgery. At the same time you are instructed to continue your thyroid; blood pressure and diabetes medications.
• Your doctor will assess you to see if any signs of illness present before surgery to ensure health and safety.
• A night before surgery you will be given bowel cleansing solutions to avoid bloating on the day of surgery to make recovery smooth and easier.

• Successful laparoscopic cystectomy results in relief from symptoms, and preservation of your ovarian function. 
• You will experience improved quality of life and return to normal activities very soon compared to traditional open surgery.

Most patients can go home on the same day of surgery. Some patients may require a short hospital stay after surgery. Recovery time varies, but typically includes:

• Rest for the first few days
• You can start doing lighter activities in 3 to 4 days after surgery
• Full recovery can be experienced within 2 to 3 weeks

• You will be in the recovery room for 2 hrs after you wake up from anesthesia. You may feel sleepy for the next few hours after which you will be shifted to your room.
• You may have mild pain in your shoulder or back which is because of the gas used in surgery but it will heal within a day or two.
• You may have some discomfort in the treatment area or you may feel tired for a few days after the procedure but with each passing day you feel better.
• Contact your doctor immediately if pain doesn’t reduce each day or if it is associated with nausea and vomiting or any other problems.
• Keep the incisions clean and dry.
• Manage pain with prescribed medications as advised by your doctor.
• Attend follow-up appointments to check healing.

Dr. Dimple Doshi is the best lady laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai, India for Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy. Dr. Dimple has an extensive experience in treating numerous gynecological conditions and has compassionately provided highest-quality care and treatment accessible to women of all walks of life.

Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy surgery cost at Vardaan Hospital, Mumbai have a range of packages depending on the facilities and stay you choose.

Different costs include:

• Economy ward/ general room: ₹ 50,000
• Semi special room: ₹ 68000 to ₹ 75000
• Deluxe Room: ₹ 1.2 lacs
• Super deluxe room: ₹ 1.5 lacs
• Suit rooms: ₹ 2 lacs

Q1. What is the recovery time for a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy?

Q2. How painful will my first period be after laparoscopy?

Q3. How long healing takes after ovarian cystectomy?

Q4. Can ovarian cyst come back after cystectomy?

Q5.  Does laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy affect my ovaries?

Q6. What is the success rate of ovarian cystectomy?

Q7. Can a 15 cm ovarian cyst be removed laparoscopically?

Q8. When can I start walking after laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy?

Q9. Which surgery is best for ovarian cyst?

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