What Does an Ovarian Cyst Feel Like?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Surgical Procedures
If medical treatment does not work, your doctor may suggest that you undergo a surgical procedure to remove the cysts, and this way, reduce the risk of malignancy. The two procedures used in the treatment of cysts are known as laparoscopy and laparotomy.
Laparoscopy involves a small incision to remove a small cyst, while laparotomy is a larger incision to remove large cysts. Surgery may also be necessary in case of malignancy. In such a case, a biopsy is conducted to confirm the diagnosis. If cancer is confirmed, more than just one ovary may need to be removed. This is because ovarian cancer also affects other organs including the fallopian tubes and the uterus.
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