How long does it take for an ovarian cyst to heal?

There are two main methods of surgery for ovarian cysts: laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. Each method has different interventions and is applied to each different tumor. Therefore, the recovery time after surgery also has different points. Many women wonder, "How long does it take for ovarian cysts to heal?"

Usually, with small, benign tumors, doctors often appoint patients to monitor and periodically re-examine to monitor tumor growth. For tumors larger than 80mm, compressing adjacent organs causing the patient to have uncomfortable symptoms, fatigue or suspect cancer metabolism, it is necessary to manage to avoid causing complications. Dangerous symptoms.Usually, surgery for ovarian cysts is usually indicated in the following cases:
Large cysts (about 80mm or more), compressing organs causing complications; Cysts grow too fast during 2-3 months of follow-up; Bleeding that cannot be controlled by medical therapy; After menopause, the cyst still grows rapidly in size; Suspected cyst of a malignant (cancerous) nature. For the cases of benign tumors, the size is not too large, you just need to use products that destroy cysts, combined with a reasonable diet will give good results. Many cases without surgery have been able to remove the tumor by using the right product.

Currently, there are 2 methods of surgery for ovarian cysts: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery:

This method is safer, less bleeding than open surgery and the patient will heal faster than open surgery. In this surgery, the surgeon inserts several laparoscopic instruments through several very small incisions in the abdomen.
Doctors can laparoscopically remove selective cysts and preserve ovaries to protect women's fertility. However, it is also possible to remove one or both ovaries to remove the cyst, especially when there are complications during surgery. This method also requires general anesthesia.
The cost for laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery ranges from 8 to 10 million VND, depending on the facility.
However, not all tumors are endoscopically viable. Laparoscopic surgery is only applied in case the cyst is small (<50mm), located in a safe location, not covered by any organs. In difficult cases, laparoscopic surgery should be converted to open surgery.

The patient was given general anesthesia prior to the start of the surgery. The doctor will make a large incision in the abdomen to access the ovary and cyst.
Open surgery can also selectively dissect the cyst or remove the ovaries. Complications that patients may encounter compared to laparoscopic surgery are also more numerous and dangerous.

For cases of ovary removal surgery, only one ovary remains, the physiological health also decreases. Women can still get pregnant if one ovary is removed, but the chances of getting pregnant may be reduced.
In case of complications when surgery, it is possible to remove both ovaries and uterus. If both ovaries are removed, it will cause early menopause in women, causing health problems. When both ovaries are removed, the patient is no longer able to get pregnant. At the same time, the cyst still has the ability to recur after dissection because the cause of the cyst is a hormonal imbalance that still exists in the body.
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Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that has been applied in Vietnam since 1992. For ovarian cysts, laparoscopic surgery is indicated for patients with benign tumors, small tumors and small tumors. located in an easily accessible position.
The doctor will administer anesthesia and anesthetize the patient before surgery. They will then cut or burn holes small enough to insert the endoscope inside the body. The endoscope helps the doctor see the position of the cyst and cut it out, with long-stemmed tumors, the leg will be burned to completely destroy it.
Laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery has many remarkable advantages such as:
The surgical method is safe, effective and highly accurate; Less sequelae after surgery; Laparoscopic surgery method has high aesthetics, small scars; Less damage area, less blood loss, less pain for the patient. Because of these advantages, it has helped shorten the hospital stay of patients after surgery. In most cases, patients only need to be monitored at the hospital for 1-2 days before they can go home. Full recovery time is 2-4 weeks.

Open surgery technique is mainly applied in cases of severe ovarian cysts. If the ultrasound patient has a large ovarian cyst (usually >10cm), the cyst is complicated by rupture or torsion, the cyst shows signs of cancer or cancer, surgical intervention by open surgery is required.p
Unlike laparoscopic surgery, in open surgery, doctors will make a large incision, then use special tools to intervene in the ovary and remove the cyst.
Although with this method, the patient is also anesthetized like laparoscopic surgery, but due to the large incision and many dissection operations, the patient will feel more pain after the surgery. The surgery also causes the patient to lose a lot of blood, so the recovery time is also much longer than laparoscopic surgery.
Usually, after completing an open surgery, patients need to be monitored at the hospital for 5-7 days before discharge. The incision will also heal completely after about 6-8 weeks.

After surgery for ovarian cysts, you should pay attention to your diet to help your body recover soon.

Green vegetables: To support the digestive system to work better, people who have just operated on ovarian cysts should eat a lot of green vegetables rich in vitamins C and K; types of fiber, minerals, ... Green vegetables should be eaten such as cruciferous vegetables, spinach, water spinach,... Iron-rich foods: After surgery for cysts, women can lose a lot of energy. Due to the large amount of blood, iron supplementation is essential. You can add iron-rich foods such as red meat (beef, veal, lamb,...), fish,... Omega 3 rich foods: Omega 3 is a healthy fat. for health, especially those who have just undergone surgery. Some foods rich in omega 3 women should pay attention to are salmon, margarine, sesame oil,... Besides, at first, you should eat foods that are easy to digest, drink a lot of water, add juices. Fruit to provide nutrition for the body.

Some foods and drinks that women should abstain after cyst surgery such as:
Stimulant foods: Stimulant foods such as hot spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, .. .as they can affect wound healing. Sticky foods and irritating foods: According to folklore, after surgery, you should not eat sticky foods such as sticky rice, sticky rice because they easily cause festering and lead to keloid scars. Some irritating foods can cause itching of the incision such as chicken skin, seafood,... Fermented or gas-producing foods: Some fermented foods such as pickles, salted eggplant, sauerkraut or carbonated soft drinks can cause gas production, causing abdominal bloating, discomfort in patients. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the first units to successfully apply robotic ovarian cyst surgery. This method has high accuracy, safety, pain relief, quick recovery, high aesthetics and is performed by highly qualified and experienced doctors. After surgery, patients can use Vinmec's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) service, which also helps patients quickly recover and reduce hospital stay after surgery. Patients will be cared for 24/24h and monitored continuously for at least 2 days after surgery with modern equipment.
In addition, to ensure the earliest possible recovery and reduce pain for the patient, the team of anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists always accompanies the patients.
If you have a need for robotic laparoscopic examination and surgery at Vinmec, please book an appointment directly at the website or contact the hotline system for detailed advice.