Oophorectomy Treatment in India
About Oophorectomy
Key Highlights
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Definitive Treatment: Can be a curative procedure for ovarian cancer, cysts, or torsion.Cancer Risk Reduction: Significantly lowers the risk of ovarian and breast cancer in high-risk patients (e.g., BRCA gene carriers).Symptom Relief: Effectively alleviates chronic pelvic pain, severe endometriosis, or symptoms from large ovarian masses.listrongMinimally Invasive Options:/strong Laparoscopic oophorectomy offers smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery compared to open surgery./lilistrongPreventive Health:/strong Can be part of a proactive surgical strategy for individuals with a strong family history of reproductive cancers./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis or high suspicion of malignancy.
- Benign Ovarian Tumors/Cysts: Large, persistent, or complex cysts causing pain or risk of rupture/torsion.
- Endometriosis: Severe endometriosis involving the ovaries that does not respond to other treatments.
- Ovarian Torsion: A surgical emergency where the ovary twists, cutting off its blood supply.
- Prophylactic Risk Reduction: For patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations or a very strong family history.
- Chronic Pelvic Pain: When the ovary is identified as the definitive source and other therapies fail.
- As part of a Hysterectomy: Often performed concurrently during a hysterectomy for non-cancerous conditions, depending on patient age and consent.
How to prepare
- Medical Evaluation: Complete physical exam, blood tests, and imaging (ultrasound, CT, or MRI) to assess the ovaries.
- Consultation & Consent: Detailed discussion with your gynaecologist about the reasons for surgery, type (unilateral/bilateral), approach, and long-term effects like menopause and fertility loss.
- Medication Review: Inform your doctor of all medications, especially blood thinners, which may need to be stopped temporarily.
- Pre-operative Tests: May include ECG, chest X-ray, and additional blood work to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Bowel Prep: Instructions for fasting (typically nothing by mouth after midnight) and sometimes a light bowel preparation.
- Logistics: Arrange for help at home post-surgery and transport from the hospital.
Risks & possible complications
- General Surgical Risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Organ Injury: Rare damage to nearby structures like the bladder, ureters, or intestines.
- Surgical Menopause (if both ovaries removed): Immediate onset of symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
- Long-term Health Effects: Increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease due to early loss of estrogen.
- Pain and Scarring: Post-operative pain and potential for internal scarring (adhesions).
- Ovarian Remnant Syndrome: If a small piece of ovarian tissue is left behind, it can cause pain or cysts.
- Fertility Loss: Permanent loss of fertility if both ovaries are removed, or reduced ovarian reserve if one is removed.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Typically 1-2 days for laparoscopic surgery; 2-4 days for open abdominal surgery.
- Immediate Post-op: Management of pain with medication, encouragement to walk soon after surgery to prevent clots, and monitoring of vital signs.
- At-Home Care: Rest is crucial. Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks as advised.
- Wound Care: Keep incisions clean and dry; watch for signs of infection like redness, swelling, or discharge.
- Managing Menopause: If both ovaries were removed, discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) options with your doctor to manage symptoms and protect long-term health.
- Follow-up: A post-operative check-up is scheduled within 2-4 weeks to monitor healing and discuss pathology reports if applicable.
- Gradual Return: Most patients can return to desk work within 2 weeks (laparoscopic) or 4-6 weeks (open). Full recovery may take several weeks to months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering oophorectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for oophorectomy in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform oophorectomy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for oophorectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Oophorectomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing oophorectomy.
Hyderabad, India
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Sneha Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Sneha Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and mother of two, had a strong family history of ovarian and breast cancer. Her mother and aunt both passed away from ovarian cancer in their 50s. After genetic testing confirmed she was a BRCA1 mutation carrier, her gynaecologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Despite being pre-menopausal and healthy, the overwhelming fear of her genetic legacy led Sneha to schedule the surgery. The laparoscopic procedure went smoothly, but the immediate surgical menopause with hot flashes and emotional volatility was challenging. Hormone replacement therapy helped manage symptoms. Six months later, while she grieves the loss of her fertility and navigates this early menopause, a profound sense of relief has replaced her constant anxiety. She feels she has taken a powerful step to be there for her children, transforming fear into proactive control over her health.
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