By Dr. Priya Shikha Modi, MBBS, MS, DNB (gynecology and obstetrics), FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)

What are ovarian cysts?

• Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovaries.
• They are very common and usually harmless, but some may cause symptoms such as pain, bloating, or irregular periods.
• Most ovarian cysts go away on their own without treatment, but some may grow large, rupture, or twist the ovary, causing serious complications.
• In these cases, surgery may be needed to remove the cyst or the affected ovary.

Why do I need surgery?

• Your doctor, Dr. Priya Shikha Modi, has recommended surgery to remove your ovarian cyst because it is causing you problems or poses a risk to your health.
• The surgery is called laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy, which means that the cyst is removed through small incisions in your abdomen, using a thin tube with a camera and surgical instruments attached to it.
• The surgery is minimally invasive, which means that it has less pain, bleeding, and scarring than open surgery, and you can recover faster.
• The surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure, which means that you can go home the same day or the next day after the surgery.

What are the benefits and risks of the surgery?

• The benefits of the surgery are that it can relieve your symptoms, prevent complications, and preserve your fertility.
• The risks of the surgery are rare, but they include bleeding, infection, damage to nearby organs, such as the bladder, bowel, or blood vessels, or the need for a larger incision or a second surgery.
• There is also a small chance that the cyst may come back, or that you may develop scar tissue or adhesions that can cause pain or infertility.

If you are looking for a qualified and experienced doctor, call her office at 8368084827. She will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.