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Would an open cystectomy (no cancer suspicion) be done because of lack of skill rather than bc of size. is robotic an option? 8.4cm-4cm ov cysts.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cystectomy: If you would prefer a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy, you should ask you doctor if there is a reason not to do it that way, or request a second opinion from another gynecologist.

Answered 1/18/2016

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