Is oophorectomy done with laparoscopic surgery system?

An oophorectomy removes one or both ovaries. With laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon works through small openings in the abdomen using a camera and long instruments. The system helps display the operating area and control the instruments, while the surgeon remains responsible for each surgical step.

The approach depends on the reason for surgery, the ovary or ovaries being removed, previous abdominal operations, and what the surgeon expects to find. A larger incision may be considered if access, visibility, or safe removal requires it.

Ask which surgical route is recommended and why it fits your situation. Discuss whether one or both ovaries will be removed, how the tissue will be taken out, the expected recovery plan, and how the operation could affect fertility or hormone production. Follow the hospital instructions about medicines, eating, drinking, and arranging help after discharge.

After surgery, contact your care team promptly for worsening abdominal pain, fever, repeated vomiting, increasing redness or discharge from an incision, heavy vaginal bleeding, or difficulty passing urine. Seek urgent help for severe breathlessness, chest pain, fainting, or sudden one-sided leg swelling.

Will you use laparoscopic surgery for my oophorectomy, and what might make you change the approach? What should I expect regarding pain control, activity, work, and follow-up? If both ovaries are removed, how will we discuss menopause symptoms and hormone treatment?