| In many cases ovarian cysts dissolve on their own, but | | | | not allow the proper access that needs to be done, |
| every once in a while, they don't. If this is the case, | | | | then an open surgery may become necessary. This is |
| then your doctor may let you know that surgery is | | | | usually the exception, not the rule. It is just something to |
| your only option to deal with this problem. | | | | keep in mind. So make sure when consulting with your |
| This of course is not what anyone wants to hear, | | | | health practitioner, that both procedures are explained |
| however, more than likely you will undergo something | | | | fully to you. |
| called laparoscopy. This procedure is highly effective | | | | If any cancer is found, then patients will have to |
| and a lot less invasive than open surgery. | | | | undergo more treatments. If, however, the cysts turn |
| Laparoscopy involves a small incision where a thin | | | | out to be benign, then it is only a matter of weeks for |
| tube with light is inserted into the pelvic region. The | | | | a full recovery. |
| surgery is done to remove just the cyst or cysts or if | | | | One thing to bear in mind is that ovarian cysts can and |
| cancer is detected, one or both of the ovaries can be | | | | do return that is unless you take preventative |
| removed as well. | | | | measures and keep them away for good. |
| The benefit of this process is that it is relatively quick | | | | There is really no medical cure. Medical procedures |
| and easy. Your hospital stay may only be 24 hours | | | | take care of symptoms. Only through lifestyle changes |
| and your recovery time, 2-3 weeks. This is the | | | | and addressing the root causes that are creating an |
| preferable method for removing those pesky cysts. | | | | imbalance in your body, can you prevent ovarian cysts |
| In a rare situation, if the laparoscopic procedure does | | | | from reoccurring. |