Ovarian cysts and Laparoscopic Treatment
Ovarian cysts are becoming more common, particularly among women of reproductive age. Types of Ovarian cyst Functional cysts ; These cysts are considered normal and do not need treatment. Endometriotic cysts are blood-filled cysts that may cause severe discomfort during periods, persistent pelvic pain, and infertility. Traditionally, these cysts are treated with open surgery/laparoscopy and removal of the cyst wall, but many times the surgeon accidentally removes a large amount of normal ovarian tissue while peeling out the cyst wall, resulting in a loss of ovarian reserve and the ability to have children before her time. To prevent this doctors now have Carbon dioxide Lasers that drain the blood from the cyst and treat the cyst wall with the laser rather than taking it out. This procedure has significant benefits in that it eliminates needless ovarian loss and, since it is performed laparoscopically, it may be completed in one day with minimum blood loss and no or minor discomfort. Po