Question 1

could surgery remove the ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Yes if needed: Surgery can remove ovarian cysts, but they can also return even after surgery. Laparoscopic surgery can be used in some cases, and i believe that there may be medications that your gynecologist may try (hormones). Many types of ovarian cysts can also resolve on their own, unless they are very large.

Question 2

when is surgery necessary for ovarian cysts?

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Suspicion of cancer: When there is pain, rapid increase in size or infection with fevers etc and there is a family history of ovarian cancer.

Question 3

is it okay having sex after an ovarian surgery?

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Sex: As long as you have healed up.

Question 4

how long it will take internal stitches to cure after a left ovarian removed surgery?

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It depends...: On what type of suture material was used and the thickness of the suture.  Without knowing the answer to both of those, it's difficult to tell exactly.  They may have even used non-absorbable sutures.

Question 5

do all  ovarian complex cysts require surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Depending on your age and the "complexity" of the cyst as well as cyst size, some of these can be managed with serial u/s.. The technology of vaginal u/s with color flow doppler and 4d imaging has made diagnosis of ovarian cancers a little more predictable but has also given us the ability to over diagnose normal ovarian changes related to menstual cycles.   Good question..Listen to your doc here.

Question 6

ovarian cyst , should i do surgery?

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Need more info: Symptoms, size, type, persistence, results of imaging studies, etc.

Question 7

should an ovarian cyst of 4.9cm require surgery?

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Depends on: your symptoms, exact ultrasound findings, and your risk factors.  Consult with your gyn for proper treatment.

Question 8

if i have an ovarian cyst at 5cm should i get surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: gynecologist often use 5 centimeters as a cutoff for taking somebody to surgery or not it really also depends on the appearance of the cyst meaning is it a simple appearing cyst with just fluid is it a dermoid cyst is it a complex cyst all these plus the patience symptoms Ie. Pain, determine need for surgeryyou also include the risk of torsion as well

Question 9

subsequent to surgery for removing an ovarian cyst, endometorioma?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: If you are having continued symptoms after ovarian cyst removal you should see your surgeon. Another cyst may have developed.

Question 10

is it possible for me to have keyhole surgery for a 12cm ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Trust your doctor.  The decision will be made by evaluating the risk of malignancy and the experience of your physician.

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