The laparoscopic technique is a type of operation performed by entering the abdominal cavity with a camera. Thanks to this technique, far more comfortable and easier operations are carried out. The removal of cysts with laparoscopy has advantages for patients such as a shorter hospital stay, less pain and less blood loss.
How Is Cyst Surgery Performed?
Cysts located in the ovary can most of the time be removed easily by being peeled away from the ovarian tissue. The operation is generally begun with a tube sent in through a small incision made in the person’s navel. The tube sent in goes to the abdominal cavity. Gas is given into the abdomen through this tube and the abdominal cavity is inflated. Again through the same tube, the organs inside the abdomen are viewed with a camera. In this way the operation can be carried out comfortably. For the continuation of the operation, second or third openings can be made.
The Size and Location of the Cysts Are Very Important
For laparoscopic surgery to be preferred, the size and location of the cysts are also very important. In some cases it may not be possible to peel the cyst away completely, or it may be necessary to remove the ovarian tissue along with the cyst.
What Are the Risks of the Operations?
Operations performed with laparoscopy are also carried out under general anaesthetic, like many operations. For this reason, however comfortable the operation may be, problems arising in connection with the anaesthesia can occur. After the operation the person stays in the recovery room and, once the doctor’s checks have been made, if it is considered necessary they may need to stay in hospital for one day. In laparoscopic procedures performed to make a diagnosis, patients are discharged on the same day, while after cyst removal operations it may be necessary to stay in hospital for one or two nights.
A Change of Technique Can Be Made
Even though it has been decided to remove the cyst with laparoscopy, in some cases surgeons can change the technique during the operation. For this reason the operation can be continued with the open technique. This change of method can be made in line with the patient’s physical condition, their health and the requirements of the operation.