2024年4月17日 · An oophorectomy is surgery to remove one or both of the ovaries. The ovaries are almond-shaped organs that sit on each side of the uterus in the pelvis. The ovaries contain eggs and produce hormones that control the menstrual cycle. When an oophorectomy (oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-me) involves removing both ovaries, it's called bilateral oophorectomy.

2025年2月10日 · Surgery to remove one or both of a woman’s ovaries can be life-saving and life-changing, potentially reducing the risk of certain inherited cancer or getting rid of the pain of...

What is an ovarian cystectomy? An ovarian cystectomy is a procedure to remove ovarian cysts. An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch on your ovary that contains fluid. These cysts are fairly common and often go away on their own without treatment.

What is an oophorectomy? An oophorectomy is surgery to remove one or both of your ovaries. Your ovaries are reproductive glands that make hormones to control your menstrual cycle and promote bone and heart health. Ovaries also contain and help grow eggs that can lead to pregnancy. Women have two ovaries, one on each side of their pelvis.

2024年4月17日 · Ovarian cyst surgery is the removal of cysts from the ovaries either through small incisions (laparoscopically) or through one larger incision (laparotomy) in the abdomen. The recovery time depends on which surgery you have, and can range from a week to months.

2023年2月13日 · What is an oophorectomy? It’s the surgical removal of an ovary. If only one ovary is removed, it’s called a unilateral oophorectomy. If both are removed, it’s called a bilateral oophorectomy. Is an ovary the only part of the female reproductive system that’s removed during an oophorectomy?

2023年11月28日 · What is an oophorectomy? An oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Surgeons can perform an oophorectomy on its own or as part of a larger surgery to remove other pelvic...

Laparoscopic oophorectomy is surgery to remove one, both, or part of your ovaries. Your doctor put a lighted tube (scope) and other tools through small cuts in your belly to do this. After surgery, you may feel some pain in your belly for a few days. Your belly may also be swollen. You may have a change in your bowel movements for a few days.

2025年3月17日 · Oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the ovaries in people who have them. When you have one ovary removed, it’s called unilateral oophorectomy. Removal of both ovaries is...

2020年11月17日 · An oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. It treats reproductive conditions such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. The ovaries are glands that produce a woman’s eggs and female hormones.