Dr. Yakov CohenHead of the Endoscopic (Hysteroscopic) Service of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Constant lower abdominal pain? Pain during sex? A 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 are quite difficult to detect; in many cases, clinics in the CIS countries mistakenly diagnose an ovarian cyst as cancer or other diseases, and often fail to detect it at all. At Top Ihilov Clinic, you can be confident in the diagnosis.
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In 92% of cases, Top Ihilov experts offer the patient a treatment program that is at least 20% cheaper than the initial one!
Advantages of ovarian cyst treatment at Top Ihilov Clinic compared to clinics in the CIS countries
- Ovarian cyst treatment, monitoring, and consultations at Top Ihilov are conducted by world-renowned gynecologists Prof. Dan Grisaro, Dr. Dov Laksman, and Dr. Yaakov Cohen.
- At Top Ihilov, the main goal in treating ovarian cysts is to preserve the reproductive function of the patient. The percentage of patients at Top Ihilov who retained the ability to give birth after the removal of an ovarian cyst 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 surgical robot, and other modern treatment methods.
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Ovarian cyst treatment at Top Ihilov. Effectiveness of modern methods
Ovarian cyst treatment at Top Ihilov 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 tumour, and therefore dangerous for the patient's life. Therefore, immediately after confirming the diagnosis, the center's specialists 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 the unpleasant pain 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 methods
In the case 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 quite advanced stages of the disease when the woman wishes to have children in the future.
- Oophorectomy. Used for patients in the menopausal period or those who do not wish to have children.
- Oophorectomy or ovarian resection in some cases can 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 imbalances 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 there is a suspicion of an ovarian cyst is - 1,800$.
This price may change, as the disease does not stand still, the patient's condition changes, and there are many other factors. Top Ihilov consulting doctors direct patients only to those examinations that are absolutely necessary for 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 life. This trend alarms specialists and forces them to remind both the girls themselves and their parents about the importance of monitoring the reproductive system of future mothers.
It is important to seek help from reputable 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, studies the tests brought by the patient, if she has undergone diagnostics abroad, and develops a plan for further examinations if deemed necessary.
Second day - diagnostics
The next day of the patient's stay at the clinic is fully dedicated to diagnostic activities.
The main focus of ovarian cyst diagnostics at Top Ihilov is to detect it at an early stage to prevent the development of severe complications of this condition.
First of all, 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 ectopic pregnancy. If the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is not confirmed, the patient is offered a diagnostic program, which usually consists of:
- MRI. Assigned to determine the contents of the cyst and assess its malignancy. At Top Ihilov, 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 particular treatment method for the cyst.
- Extended laboratory studies. May include tests for tumor markers and are assigned 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 cyst biopsy.
Diagnostic programs for suspected ovarian cysts conducted at Top Ihilov are characterized by efficiency, 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 of various profiles: gynecologists, surgeons, etc. After studying the test results, the doctors develop a preliminary treatment plan, which they then monitor and adjust if necessary.