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How likely is it that keyhole surgery to remove ovarian cyst will result in a colostomy?

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NO: Laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst removal is very safe procedure , will not result in colostomy, unless very rare complications develops.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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