Dr Jasdev Singh
Ovarian Cyst & Adnexal Surgery
Large or complex cysts and masses of the ovary or tube may need open surgery, planned to remove the problem safely while keeping healthy tissue where possible.
Open Gynaecological Surgery
Careful surgery for larger cysts and masses of the ovary and tube
The adnexa are the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Adnexal surgery treats cysts, masses or a twisted ovary in this area. Keyhole surgery is used where possible, but larger or more complex masses may need an open operation for safe removal.
Being told you need surgery for a mass can be frightening. Most are not cancer, and careful testing before surgery helps plan the right approach.
Dr Jasdev keeps healthy ovarian tissue whenever it is safe, especially if you hope to have children.
Careful assessment before surgery
Scans, symptoms and past operations are reviewed, so surgery is only suggested when it is likely to help.
Fertility kept in mind
If you hope to conceive in future, surgery is planned to protect your womb, tubes and ovaries as far as possible.
Clear recovery guidance
You will know what recovery involves, when to return to normal activities and when your review is due.
What this surgery gives you
- Removal of the cyst or mass with careful planning
- Preservation of healthy ovary where safe
- Laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis
How your care is planned
Each stage is explained so you know why surgery is being considered, what it involves and how recovery will go. You can take time to decide.
Assess the mass with ultrasound, MRI and blood tests
Choose keyhole or open surgery
Review the laboratory results and your next steps
How the surgery works
Under general anaesthetic, the cyst or mass is removed, sometimes with the ovary or tube if needed. Open surgery is chosen when a mass is very large or complex. Tissue is always sent for laboratory testing. If cancer is suspected, care is planned with a gynaecological cancer specialist. Where it is safe, a smaller cut or keyhole approach is still preferred.
Who may benefit
Women with large, persistent or complex ovarian cysts, masses of the tube, or a twisted ovary. It also covers masses found during pregnancy or fertility treatment. It also treats an ovary that has twisted, which needs urgent surgery.
What to expect
Your hospital stay and recovery depend on the approach, from a few days after keyhole surgery to around six weeks after open surgery. You will be told when the laboratory results will be ready and how they will be shared.
How Dr Jasdev works with you
He combines surgical and fertility experience, and he explains each option plainly, including when surgery may not be needed. Plans follow current evidence and your hopes for the future. You will have time to ask questions before anything is decided. Women see him from Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia, and some travel from neighbouring countries.
What to bring to your appointment
These records help Dr Jasdev plan surgery safely and answer your questions fully. If you cannot find everything, bring what you have.
- All scan and MRI reports
- Blood test results, including tumour markers
- Your plans for pregnancy
What women often ask
Surgery brings natural worries about safety, recovery and fertility. These common questions can help you prepare.
Could this be cancer?
Will I lose my ovary?
Why do I need open surgery?
How long is recovery?
Your questions about adnexal surgery
What is adnexal surgery?
It is surgery on the ovaries and fallopian tubes to remove cysts or masses, or to treat a twisted ovary.
Who is it suitable for?
Women with cysts or masses that are large, persistent, complex or causing symptoms.
What tests are needed first?
An ultrasound, sometimes an MRI, and blood tests, which help assess the mass and plan surgery.
Is it painful or risky?
Pain after surgery is managed with medicine. Risks include bleeding, infection, injury to nearby organs and, with ovarian surgery, reduced egg reserve.
Why see Dr Jasdev for this?
He plans surgery to remove the problem while protecting healthy tissue and your fertility where possible.
How do I book?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic, and bring your scan reports.
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether surgery suits you, and its risks, recovery and alternatives, should be discussed with Dr Jasdev based on your own history.
Get a clear plan for your cyst or mass
Book a consultation to review your scans.