Assess the cyst
Review imaging, symptoms and the likely type of cyst.
Specialist procedures
Cyst drainage
Cyst drainage removes fluid from a selected cyst using an image-guided or clinically appropriate technique. Not every ovarian or pelvic cyst should be drained; the underlying diagnosis, symptoms, size and recurrence risk guide management.
Who may discuss this service?
- A cyst has been assessed by an appropriate clinician
- Symptoms or treatment timing require active management
- Imaging supports the proposed approach
- The benefits and recurrence possibility have been discussed
What the process can involve
Discuss options
Compare observation, drainage, surgery or other management.
Perform the procedure
Use the planned image guidance, pain control and safety process.
Follow up
Review symptoms, findings and whether further care is needed.
Useful questions to ask
- What type of cyst is suspected?
- Why drainage instead of observation or surgery?
- How likely is recurrence?
- Could this affect fertility treatment timing?
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