Laparoscopic Ovary Removal  While a cyst on an ovary is a common
occurrence, requiring surgery to remove an ovary is a relatively
uncommon occurrence.  In general, only 7% of persistent cysts in
women under the age of 50 are cancerous. After age 50, up to 30%
of cysts are cancerous. Size and other characteristics help
determine the likelihood of a problem.  We will start with
determining the size and type of cyst you have, utilizing
sophisticated ultrasound technology including Doppler blood flow
and 3-D technology when appropriate.  Some cysts are so unlikely
to be cancerous that it is safe to monitor them closely without
surgery. If you are still menstruating regularly and the cyst is
small, fluid-filled, and discovered just prior to a period, it
is likely that it will go away without any special treatment.
While your personal history, symptoms, and examination, along
with ultrasound images, can give a lot of information, sometimes
the only way to know for sure if a cyst is benign is to remove
it surgically