Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy

Laparoscopy - Ovarian Cysts

The most common cysts include Dermoid Cysts, hemorrhagic cysts, Cystadenomata (Serous and Mucinous), and Fibromas (solid cysts of the ovary). Laparoscopy is the preferred approach to removing benign cysts—laparoscopic Cystectomy.

This will minimise recovery time, minimise the risk of adhesions, and maximise the preservation of fertility.

A Laparoscopy is performed, and four small incisions are made on the abdomen. The procedure involves opening the normal ovarian cortex over the cyst. The cyst wall and contents are then stripped of the normal ovarian tissue.

The normal ovarian tissue remains. Over the next few weeks, it will continue to heal and return to normal size.

Recovery After Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy

The hospital will give you spare dressings. The dressings on the four small cuts are waterproof and can be left intact for one week. It is fine to shower and get the dressings wet.

Most women experience a sharp pain in the right shoulder tip or the base of the neck. This is pain from the gas being caught under the diaphragm. The pain will settle over the first 24 hours.

Some women will continue to experience a bloated sensation and sharp shooting sensations for the next 3-5 days. Feeling tired is common.

You are advised to avoid swimming and intercourse for one-week post-procedure. You can expect to take 3-5 days off work.

Dr Mariud will call the day after the surgery to confirm your progress. She will review you 7-10 days post-operatively to monitor your progress and discuss the procedure and the pathology.