Ovarian Cyst Treatment in Nairobi — Minimally Invasive Cystectomy
Most ovarian cysts are harmless — but persistent, painful, growing or complex cysts deserve expert evaluation. Prof. Parkar removes cysts through tiny keyhole incisions while carefully protecting the healthy ovary and your future fertility.
Understanding ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside an ovary. Most are functional and resolve on their own within a few menstrual cycles.
A small proportion — dermoid cysts, endometriomas, cystadenomas and, rarely, ovarian tumours — require surgical evaluation and expert removal.
Prof. Parkar's approach is deliberately conservative: watchful monitoring when safe, and precise, fertility-sparing laparoscopic surgery only when clearly indicated.
Symptoms
When to seek expert care
- Dull or sharp pelvic pain on one side
- Bloating or a feeling of fullness
- Pain during intercourse
- Irregular or painful periods
- Sudden severe pain from cyst rupture or ovarian torsion (emergency)
- Frequent urination from pressure on the bladder
Causes
What we currently understand
- Normal ovulation forming functional (follicular or corpus luteum) cysts
- Endometriosis leading to endometriomas
- Congenital tissue giving rise to dermoid cysts
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Benign or, rarely, malignant tumours
Risk Factors
Who is most affected
- Reproductive age
- Hormonal treatments and fertility therapy
- Endometriosis
- Pregnancy
- Previous ovarian cysts
Diagnosis
A careful, layered workup
- Pelvic examination and detailed symptom review
- Transvaginal ultrasound to characterise the cyst
- Tumour markers (CA-125, HE4, others) when appropriate
- MRI for complex or indeterminate cysts
- Diagnostic laparoscopy when imaging is inconclusive
A tailored plan — not a template.
Every option is discussed openly with you, with the risks, benefits and alternatives laid out clearly.
Observation
Serial ultrasounds for small, simple, functional cysts likely to resolve.
Hormonal Therapy
Combined pills to prevent new functional cyst formation.
Laparoscopic Cystectomy
Keyhole removal of the cyst while sparing normal ovarian tissue.
Oophorectomy
Removal of the ovary — reserved for suspicious lesions or post-menopausal disease.
Small incisions. Real recovery.
Prof. Parkar pioneered laparoscopic gynecology in East Africa. Advanced keyhole and hysteroscopic techniques mean less pain, minimal scarring, and a faster return to life.
Discuss Your Options- Meticulous laparoscopic cystectomy protects healthy ovarian cortex and follicle reserve.
- High-definition cameras allow inspection of the opposite ovary and the entire pelvis.
- Emergency laparoscopic detorsion saves the ovary in cases of torsion when treated quickly.
Recovery
What to expect after treatment
- Same-day discharge for most patients.
- Return to office work within 5–7 days.
- Follow-up ultrasound at 3 months and annually thereafter.
Why patients choose this approach.
A trusted name in African gynecology.
25+ Years of Pioneering Work
Prof. Parkar introduced laparoscopic gynecology to East Africa and continues to train surgeons across the continent.
FRCOG · EBS Board Certified
International qualifications and continuous participation in world-leading gynecology bodies.
Personal, Unhurried Care
Every consultation is private, thorough and explained in plain language — never rushed.
Complete Multidisciplinary Team
Anesthesia, imaging, fertility and, when needed, oncology colleagues working as one team.
Questions about ovarian cysts
Speak to Prof. Parkar today.
Choose a time that works for you — online or in-person at Aster Healthcare, 3rd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi. Same-day responses and full pre-consultation guidance.