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Oophorectomy - Surgical Procedures

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.

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


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maligi - Nov 22, 2012

I had my left ovary,fallopian tube and the cyst removed a week ago. I had a lot of adhesions that is why my left ovary and tube had to be removed. Now am having stabbing pain on my right lower abdomen and some discharges. Discharges were brown and think on the second day post op, red and clotty on the 5th day, today the discharge is black. Can i have some advice please?

Sabrina2U - Nov 03, 2012

I had surgery two days ago, as I had a cyst on my right ovary. My doctor remove the ovary and tube as it was full of Endrometrioma, I feel ok today, except my stomach is really swollen and quite red will the swelling go down? How long after can I start to exercise? I feel like my body looks so ugly. Other then that Iam just tired and a bit weak. Will I get normal periods as they were normal before.

MissP32 - Nov 21, 2011

In April this year I had my left ovary and fallopian tube removed due to a tumour the size of a grapefruit. Eight months on and I am getting stabbing pains and shooting pains, deep inside where my scare is. Its making me feel sick and I'm having hot flushes at the same time. Has anyone else experienced this also? If so is this normal or should I contact my consultant about it?

peggy1 - Sep 12, 2011

had left overy and cyst removed Aug 2011, all seem to be okay had some dicharge ,checked no infection now got bad pain comes and goes in left side bad back pain started bleeding with some clots is all okay. instions sites slightly lumpy stomach appears swollen/bloated

Velinda79 - Jun 21, 2011

I had a right unilateral oopherectomy 2 years ago because I had a cyst. Since my surgery I have experienced weight gain, irritability, water retention and extremely hot palms and soles of feet. I have tried an estrogen spray, estrogen injection,birth control pills and natural estrogen pills....all without success! I have recently started applying a natural progesterone cream that seems to help a little. I am also taking lasix as needed for the water retention, which seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions?

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