About Ovarian Cyst
Key Highlights
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Effective relief from pelvic pain, pressure, and bloating caused by cysts.Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques often allow for smaller incisions, less scarring, and faster recovery.Helps preserve healthy ovarian tissue and fertility whenever possible.Provides a definitive diagnosis by allowing tissue analysis to rule out ovarian cancer.Can prevent complications like cyst rupture or ovarian torsion.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent or complex cysts larger than 5-10 cm that do not resolve after several menstrual cycles.
- Cysts causing severe or chronic pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort.
- Suspicion of malignancy based on ultrasound features (e.g., solid components, irregular borders).
- Cysts that are growing rapidly or are present in postmenopausal women.
- Complications such as ovarian torsion (twisting) or cyst rupture with internal bleeding.
- Cysts interfering with fertility treatments or causing infertility.
How to prepare
- A detailed pelvic ultrasound and possibly blood tests (like CA-125) to assess the cyst's characteristics.
- A thorough medical history review and physical examination by the gynecologist.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and pre-anesthetic check-up if surgery is planned.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours prior to a scheduled surgical procedure.
- Informing the doctor about all current medications, especially blood thinners.
- Arranging for transportation and post-operative support at home.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, infection, or bleeding.
- Damage to surrounding organs (bladder, intestines, blood vessels) during surgery.
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) which can cause pain or future fertility issues.
- Reduction in ovarian reserve or premature ovarian failure, potentially affecting fertility.
- Rare risk of blood clot formation (deep vein thrombosis).
- In very rare cases, recurrence of cysts or the need for further surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After laparoscopic surgery, most patients can go home the same day or after a 1-night stay.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and rest for the first few days.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for 2-4 weeks as advised.
- Gradually resume normal activities and light walking to promote circulation.
- Keep the incision sites clean and dry, watching for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing and discuss pathology results if the cyst was removed.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 1-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ovarian cyst in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ovarian cyst in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 ovarian cyst. 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 ovarian cyst compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ovarian Cyst in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ovarian cyst.
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