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Ovarian cysts and Laparoscopic Treatment

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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

What is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?

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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a treatment used to remove kidney stones from the body. This method is often advised in the following situations: Larger or irregularly shaped stones Stones that do not pass  Stones that have not been broken up by ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy Stones greater than 2 cm in size The procedure takes between 20 and 45 minutes to complete. The aim is to take out all the stones from the area and leave nothing to pass through the urinary tract. What are the risks associated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy? Even minimally invasive surgery, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, has the risk of: Infection Bleeding The surgery leaves an opening in the kidney, which normally closes on its own. A procedure on the abdomen may provide a minor chance of injury to neighboring organs such as the colon, ureter, liver, or bladder. These minor side effects will fade when the inflammation subsides. What tests are carried out prior to surgery? Urine and