Ovarian cystectomy (laparoscopic)

Drainage or removal of an ovarian cyst with keyhole surgery

Speciality General Surgery, Gynaecology
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 30 min to 2 h
Blood Loss minimal to 500 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 6 to 14 days
Additional Info often shoulder tip pain, conversion to open surgery may be necessary

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