Cystectomy - surgical removal of an ovarian cyst

Ovarian cyst Is a common disease that affects women of reproductive age. It is a fluid-filled formation inside or on the surface of one of the two ovaries.

The rupture of such a "bag" can cause serious harm to the body and even lead to death, so the disease requires immediate medical attention.

One of the most popular and prompt ways to deal with a cyst is cystectomy.

What is Ovarian Cyst Cystectomy

Cystectomy is an operation in the body, with the help of which the surgeon quickly removes the cyst, while preserving the ovary.

In another way, this method is called cyst exfoliation.

This procedure is considered the most gentle, since all the tissues of the organ, its main functions and structure are fully preserved, which gives the woman a favorable prognosis for future pregnancy.

In a surgical procedure, the cyst is removed and its contents analyzed by specialists.

The conclusion will enable doctors to make a final diagnosis and prescribe the patient a rehabilitation course, as well as preventive therapy.

Features of the operation

Cystectomy in Russia has been used for many years, surgeons are well acquainted with the technology and perform it quite successfully, considering it one of the simple and effective operations.

The process takes place in several stages:

1. 3-4 small incisions are made in the abdomen.
2. A video camera with multiple magnification is placed in one incision, which allows you to broadcast the operation process to the monitor.
3. Carbon dioxide is injected with an insufflator into the abdominal cavity.
4. Surgical instruments are inserted into other holes, through which the cyst is removed.

The procedure takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on the size of the cyst, its location and other factors. In this case, the patient does not feel pain, since the operation is performed under anesthesia.

Before the cyst is husked, it is necessary to go through the preparatory preoperative stages. They include:

• blood test;
• Ultrasound;
• taking smears;
• consultation with a therapist;
• Analysis of urine;
• diet the day before surgery.

Only after carrying out all the necessary examinations, tests and consultations, the doctor can accurately determine the diagnosis and prescribe an effective method of its treatment.

Contraindications to cystectomy

Not all patients with ovarian cyst, can prescribe this method of surgical intervention. Despite its effectiveness and simplicity, cystectomy has many contraindications.

These include:

• carried over stroke or heart attack;
• pathology of the heart and lungs;
• infectious diseases;
• peritonitis;
• obesity;
• too large a cyst (over 10 cm);
• malignant tumor.

Doctors do not recommend carrying out this operation for women over 50 years of age, as well as for patients who have problems with blood clotting.

The recovery period after cystectomy

Within a day, the operated patient will be able to get out of bed on her own, take food, but at first only in liquid form.

Discharge from the hospital most often occurs a week after the cystectomy, and the ability to work is restored in the third or third week.

For a month, doctors recommend not to visit the pool, not to take a bath, not to sunbathe in the sun, and also to exclude physical activity.

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