How is ovarian cyst surgery performed?
Usually, two common methods, open surgery and laparoscopy, are used to treat ovarian cysts and drain cysts from inside the ovary. Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive than open surgery. In this method, small incisions are made on the tissue in the area where the ovaries are located. Then, special tools are inserted into the ovaries and the cysts are removed and drained.

Laparoscopy has a shorter recovery period compared to open surgery where a large incision is made on the abdomen. Also, the patient will be less exposed to the risk of infection and complications after surgery. Usually, women who undergo laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery return to their normal routine faster.

Ovarian cyst surgery

Reasons for the doctor to recommend ovarian cyst surgery
In the following cases, the doctor may recommend ovarian cyst surgery:

The patient has severe pain
The patient has a bleeding ovarian cyst
Cysts are suspected to be cancerous
Cysts larger than 2.5 inches in diameter
Some solid cysts
How dangerous is an ovarian cyst?
Ovarian cysts are usually not very dangerous for sufferers. Many women do not even have symptoms of ovarian cysts. This is due to the instability of many ovarian cysts and the gradual destruction of many of them. Ovarian cysts are dangerous only if they are numerous, cause severe and uncontrollable symptoms, are growing, and cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding in the patient. Also, sometimes the ovary is heavily involved in ovarian cysts and loses its healthy tissues. In such a situation, the doctor considers ovarian surgery, cyst drainage or ovarian drainage to be the best treatment method.

How long does ovarian cyst surgery take?
Usually, ovarian cyst surgery takes between 1 and 2 hours. It may also take longer depending on the type of surgery. Other factors are also effective in the duration of ovarian cyst surgery. The number of cysts, the degree of involvement of the ovary in the cyst, as well as the simultaneous involvement of two ovaries in the cyst can have a great effect on the time of surgery.

Is ovarian cyst surgery dangerous?
In general, ovarian cyst surgery is one of the best methods and sometimes the only definitive and effective solution for removing ovarian cysts and treating the severe symptoms caused by it. But we should also consider the possibility that all treatment methods and types of surgeries performed on different organs also carry risks in rare cases.

Complications of ovarian cyst surgery
As we mentioned above, in rare cases, ovarian surgery and ovarian cyst evacuation may be associated with risks and complications. The most common complications of ovarian cyst surgery are:

Occurrence of internal infection or in the area where the abdomen is split
Excessive bleeding
Occurrence of disorders caused by anesthesia such as sore throat and wheezing
Damage to other organs during surgery or after surgery due to side effects
Infertility
Embolism or blood clot
Cyst recurrence after surgery and its regrowth in the ovary
Need to remove one or both ovaries
Complications of ovarian cyst surgery

Things that increase the risk of complications after ovarian cyst surgery include:

Previous abdominal surgery
Severe obesity and overweight
pregnancy
smoking
Drinking alcohol and excessive consumption
Suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes
Despite the possible complications that we have mentioned about ovarian cyst surgery, remember that experts measure all aspects before performing surgery and surgery will be the best treatment method for you.

The cause of abdominal swelling after ovarian cyst surgery
After ovarian cyst surgery, you may notice that your abdomen is swollen or a little bloated. This is a common occurrence and if you wait a few weeks, the abdominal swelling will go away. You need to give your body at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. It is very important to gradually do light activities while taking care of the incisions and the operation site, for example walking slowly. Also, do not lift heavy objects or perform vigorous activities during the recovery period.

Care after open ovarian cyst surgery
After surgery, the patient is immediately under nursing care. Next, to prevent pain after surgery, the patient is given pain medication. They also encourage the patient to walk. Most patients are discharged after one day of hospitalization and can be cared for at home. But if the patient is hospitalized for a few days after surgery, the nurses will take the following measures to reduce the risk of infection and other side effects of ovarian cyst surgery:

Hand disinfection before providing care services
Wearing gloves and masks while providing care and treatment services
Covering the wound and changing the dressing
The patient can also take the following measures to reduce the risk of infection:

Reminding nurses to use masks and gloves
Washing hands regularly and reminding visitors and staff to do the same
Do not allow visitors and people other than doctors and nurses to touch the wound