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Surgical Removal Of Ovary / Oophorectomy

Written by Dr. Anitha Paderla


Oophorectomy - Surgical Procedures

There are two main ways in which the ovaries can be removed from the body:

Open Surgical Procedure

Laparoscopically assisted Vaginal Procedure

Open Surgical Procedure involves removal of the ovaries using an incision in the abdomen, or incision in the upper section of the vagina.

Laparoscopy or keyhole surgery involves smaller incisions to remove the ovaries.

The type of surgery usually depends on physical limitations as well as the surgeon's choice and expertise. For example, if the vaginal canal is very restricted and small, performing a vaginal oophorectomy may not be possible.

Oophorectomy can be done under General Anesthesia or Spinal Anesthesia depending on the patient's physical fitness and preference.

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