Removal of the ovarian cyst - laparoscopy

Today, removal of the ovarian cyst is performed predominantly by laparoscopy. In itself, this education is benign, and represents a cavity filled with liquid. In this case, cysts can be either single or multiple. The main cause of their formation is hormonal imbalance, as well as chronic inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.

In what cases is the laparoscopy performed with the ovarian cyst?

Laparoscopic removal of the ovarian cyst is not always permissible. Here everything depends, first of all, on the type (type of neoplasm). Thus, removal of the ovarian cyst by laparoscopy is performed with:

• endometrioid cysts;
• cystic formations of large size, which threatens their rupture or torsion of the legs;
• the tendency to increase in size;
• risk of transition to a malignant form.

What tests are performed before laparoscopy?

This kind of surgical intervention, such as laparoscopic cyst removal, requires a long and thorough examination. So, before the operation, ultrasound, computer tomography , MRI are assigned. Also, it can not do without the delivery of tests, the main one being blood on oncomarkers. It is he who makes it possible to exclude the formation of a malignant nature.

How is the operation performed?

Most commonly, general anesthesia is used to perform laparoscopy to remove the ovarian cyst. This kind of operation is carried out in 2 stages:

• study;
• evacuation of the cyst, by excision of the affected tissue.

The operation begins with the fact that on the anterior abdominal wall the surgeon makes 3 small incisions. Through them, and enter a small video camera along with lighting devices, and instruments for carrying out the operation.

Then the abdominal cavity is filled with gas, while the abdomen increases in size. This is done in order to improve access to the ovaries and move aside the loops of the intestine.

What are the consequences of laparoscopy of the ovarian cyst?

Due to the fact that this operation involves the use of special video equipment, the probability of complication is minimized. However, in some cases, ovarian cyst removal by laparoscopy leads to the following consequences:

• trauma of blood vessels in the area of ​​puncture (incision);
• injury to nearby organs, with limited review;
• postoperative bleeding.

However, the woman is more interested in the question of whether pregnancy is possible after removal of the ovarian cyst. As a rule, after the passage of the recovery period, a woman can plan children. However, not earlier than 6-12 months.