Question 1

does cyst removal require open surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The technique used to remove a cyst depends on where the cyst is located and how large the cyst is.

Question 2

what is laproscopic surgery to remove cyst?

Accepted Answer

Larparascopic surger: Depends upon the cyst, but lap surgery is performed with instruments and a camera to see inside and remove the cyst, instead of the old way of opening up the area, and improves recovery time and lowers complications.

Question 3

does a pericardial cyst usually require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on the cyst size and if it is compressing the pericardium.

Question 4

how is the surgery for pilonidal cysts performed?

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See below.: There are various surgical options when it comes to pilonidal cyst excision. In all, the entire cyst is removed. The wound is either closed with sutures, or is left to heal on its own over time. All patients should be informed that the wound healing process is notoriously slow, and often incomplete. Close follow up is needed. Recurrences are not uncommon. Ultimately however, the disease is cured.

Question 5

do people gain or lose weight after cyst surgery ?

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Possibly...: ...But not as a direct relationship to the surgery. If one feels better post op and is more active, weight loss could occur. If one is sedentary and eats poorly after surgery, weight gain could occur.I don't even know what form of cyst you're referring to, but it really does not matter. Good luck.

Question 6

how long is the surgery to remove a cyst on ovary ?

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See answer: Depends on the type of surgery - open or laparoscopy and the size /kind of cyst.

Question 7

what can you tell us about vocal chord cyst surgery?

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Microsurgery: Vocal fold cysts are very small cysts under the surface of the vocal fold. Their small mass is enough to make one hoarse. Surgery involves careful microsurgery in the area to remove the cyst while not disturbing anything else that gives you your unique voice. This is done with general anesthesia to do it as carefully as possible. You go home the same day and follow closely with your laryngologist.

Question 8

is surgery the only way to treat a fibroadenoma cyst?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The current guidelines do require a tissue sample that can be done by a core biopsy to prove that this is a fibroadenoma. This is not an open surgery.
There are several options for treatment depending on the size and your symptoms. You should consult your breast surgeon for a discussion to decide what is the best approach for you.

Question 9

i have an cyst on my spleen do i have to have surgery?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Splenic cysts, although not particularly common, are the most common focal lesion of the spleen. They may be present since birth or  may be secondary to other causes. They are usually  asymptotic and incidentally discovered at imaging. Small  and asymptomatic cysts do not require treatment. Symptomatic cysts are managed surgically.

Question 10

is it normal for a cyst surgery to bleed the day after?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All depends on where the cyst was and how the surgery was done and how big the cyst was. It is possible to have bleeding but it is not that common. Please return to the physician who did the surgery so that he/she may relieve the bleeding.

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