Oophorectomy: Treatment, Procedure, Cost, And Side Effects

Oophorectomy alludes to the surgical removal of the ovary. It is often named as ovary removal surgery. It can be conducted through different procedures. It helps to eradicate several critical problems associated with ovaries such as ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancy, cysts, tumours, etc.

summary- Treatment of certain disorders requires the removal of an ovary and this can be achieved with the help of oophorectomy. It can be done through laparoscopy and open surgery.

Oophorectomy is classified into several categories. These are mainly divided on the basis of specific medical conditions. These are-

• Salpingo oophorectomy- removal of an ovary along with a fallopian tube.
• One or both ovaries, together with the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, are removed during a hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy.
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy- both ovaries and both fallopian tubes are removed.
• Bilateral oophorectomy- removal of both ovaries
• Unilateral oophorectomy- only one ovary is eradicated.

summary- These categories are utilized by doctors to serve the demands of different patients. These are applied to treat specific medical issues.

There are some specific reasons that require oophorectomy for their complete treatment. Some of them are-

• Cysts
• Benign tumours
• Ectopic pregnancy
• BRCA gene mutations
• Ovarian cancer
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic pain, etc.

summary- These above-stated reasons are often treated by oophorectomy as they require the removal of the ovary. Doctors apply this procedure to treat these disorders.

Although, oophorectomy is regarded safe it accompanies some complications too. These complications are-

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Hernia
• Retention of the ovary wall
• Damage to nearby organs
• Infertility, etc.

summary- It is important to be aware of these risks prior to the surgery. However, these risks can be tackled with proper care and consultation with a doctor.

Oophorectomy includes several procedures. The patient may choose laparoscopy, laparotomy, vaginal approach, robotic-assisted ovary removal, or normal surgical procedure. All of them involve different steps. However, doctors pre-plan and discuss the surgery types with the patient.

Before initiating the process, doctors carefully examine the patients. They run several tests such as lab tests and ultrasounds for the patient. All the test results are observed carefully. Different types of equipment are arranged to monitor the patient’s blood pressure, oxygen level, blood sugar level, etc.

First of all, local anesthesia is inserted through an injection into the patient to promote numbness. The doctor may also induce general anesthesia in some cases like open surgery. Thereafter doctors commence the procedure chosen by the patient. Procedures like laparoscopy take less time to complete whereas an open surgery takes more.

The patient is observed for a couple of hours after the surgical procedure. Patients undergone laparoscopy or robot-assisted ovary removal can take discharged after a day. However, patients undergone open surgery may have to stay longer in the hospital.

summary- Oophorectomy is completed by distinct planned steps. However, steps may vary with different procedures.

It usually takes 5-6 weeks to recover completely from an oophorectomy. However, it also depends upon the type of surgery required to treat the patient. If the patient has chosen laparoscopy or robot-assisted ovary removal then it will take 2 weeks to resume a normal lifestyle. However, open surgery requires almost 5 weeks to recover completely.

summary- The recovery period varies with the choice of surgery. The doctors provide us with some post-treatment guidelines such as taking proper rest and eating healthy to smoothen the recovery phase.

The price of oophorectomy varies a lot. It may be contrasting in different parts of the country. However, it usually ranges from 5-15 lacs in India. Since it is a surgical procedure so it is high priced. This procedure is available all through the country.

summary- Oophorectomy involves surgery, tests, and many equipment which makes its cost higher.

Oophorectomy aids the removal of surgery through different procedures. It may be completed through laparoscopy or general surgery. Patients can choose any one of them at their convenience. These procedures have a higher success rate. These can only be carried out under a doctor's supervision.

summary- The eradication of one or both ovaries through surgical procedures is termed an oophorectomy. It helps to treat certain critical disorders.