Dr. Yakov CohenHead of the endoscopic (hysteroscopic) service of the obstetrics and gynecology department
Constant lower abdominal pain? Pain during intercourse? Possible cause - ovarian cyst
A ruptured ovarian cyst can lead to peritonitis and other complications, so it is important to remove it in a timely manner using the latest hormonal therapy or gentle surgery. However, ovarian cysts can be quite difficult to detect; in many cases, clinics in the CIS countries mistakenly diagnose an ovarian cyst as cancer or other diseases, and often do not detect it at all. At the Top Ichilov clinic, you can be confident in the diagnosis provided.
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Advantages of ovarian cyst treatment at the Top Ichilov clinic compared to clinics in the CIS countries
- Ovarian cyst treatment, monitoring, and consultations at Top Ichilov are conducted by world-renowned gynecologists Prof. Dan Grisaro, Dr. Dov Laksman, and Dr. Yaakov Cohen.
- At Top Ichilov, the primary goal in treating ovarian cysts is to preserve the reproductive function of the patient. The percentage of patients at Top Ichilov who retained the ability to give birth after cyst removal is the highest in Israel. To this end, the center's doctors use the most advanced hormonal therapy, and if conservative treatment does not yield results - laser therapy, laparoscopic surgeries, surgeries using the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, and other modern treatment methods.
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Ovarian Cyst Treatment at Top Ichilov. Effectiveness of Modern Methods
Ovarian cyst treatment at the Top Ichilov Medical Center is conducted using methods that allow for maximum preservation of a woman's reproductive function.
An ovarian cyst is a condition prone to degeneration into a malignant tumor, and therefore dangerous for the patient's life. Therefore, immediately after confirming the diagnosis, specialists at the center provide a full range of qualified medical assistance to the patient.
Non-surgical Treatment Methods
For solitary follicular cysts, conservative treatment methods are indicated:
- Hormonal therapy. Depending on the stage of the disease, hormonal medications are administered intravenously or orally. Often, this therapy is combined with pain relief medications that alleviate unpleasant pain sensations in the patient's lower abdomen.
- Laser therapy. A method of intravenous laser blood irradiation that reduces the risks of cyst degeneration into an oncological process and helps stimulate the internal reserves of the woman's body.
Under the influence of these methods, the ovarian cyst often completely disappears.
Surgical Treatment Methods
In cases of multiple ovarian cysts, the most effective method becomes surgical intervention, most often performed using minimally invasive techniques:
- Ovarian resection. Partial laparoscopic removal of the ovary is indicated at fairly advanced stages of the disease when the woman wishes to have children in the future.
- Oophorectomy. Used for patients in the menopausal period or if they do not wish to have children.
- Oophorectomy or resection of the ovary can sometimes be performed using the Da Vinci robotic surgical system. The use of the robot allows for particularly complex surgeries.
In the postoperative period, physiotherapeutic interventions are conducted to correct endocrine imbalance and prevent infiltrative processes, adhesions, and cyst recurrences.
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Ovarian cyst treatment in Israel begins with high-precision diagnostics
The preliminary cost of the diagnostic program when suspecting the presence of an ovarian cyst is - 1,800$.
This price may vary, as the disease does not stand still, the patient's condition changes, and there are many other factors. The consulting doctors at Top Ichilov direct patients only to those examinations that are absolutely necessary for undergoing quality treatment.
Israeli gynecologists and surgeons have noted in recent years that ovarian cysts are increasingly becoming a problem for very young girls who have not yet entered into sexual activity. This trend alarms specialists and forces them to remind both the girls themselves and their parents about the importance of monitoring the reproductive system's activity of future mothers.
It is important to seek help from authoritative specialists for any deviation from the norm.
First Day - Preliminary Consultation
As soon as the patient arrives at the clinic, she undergoes a consultation with one of the leading oncologists-gynecologists. An experienced doctor conducts a primary examination, reviews the tests brought by the patient if she underwent diagnostics abroad, and develops a plan for further examinations if deemed necessary.
Second Day - Diagnostics
The next day of the patient's stay in the clinic is fully dedicated to diagnostic activities.
The main focus of ovarian cyst diagnostics at Top Ichilov is to detect it at an early stage to prevent the development of severe complications of this condition.
First, experienced diagnosticians at the center may suggest that the woman take a pregnancy test. Often, the symptoms of an ovarian cyst, including irregular menstruation, heaviness, and abdominal pain, coincide with the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. If the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is not confirmed, the patient is offered a diagnostic program, which usually consists of:
- MRI. Appointed to determine the contents of the cyst and assess its malignancy. At Top Ichilov, MRI devices with a maximum resolution of 3 Tesla are used, allowing for clear visualization of the cyst.
- Ultrasound. This method allows for assessing the condition of the pelvic organs and selecting a specific treatment method for the cyst.
- Extended laboratory tests. May include tests for tumor markers and are appointed to determine the nature of the cyst and risk factors.
- Laparoscopic diagnostic method. Used in cases of suspected cyst complications and can be combined with taking a biopsy of the cyst.
Diagnostic programs for suspected ovarian cysts conducted at the Top Ichilov center are characterized by promptness, accessibility, and high accuracy.
Third Day - Expert Group
The results of the diagnostics are submitted for review to a specially created expert group for each specific case, consisting of specialists from various fields: gynecologists, surgeons, etc. After studying the test results, the doctors develop a preliminary treatment plan, which they then monitor and adjust if necessary.