The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Bartholin's cyst excision
Surgery to remove a Bartholin's cyst may be recommended if other treatments have proved ineffective
What is a Bartholin's cyst?
Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled sac just inside the opening of a woman's vagina. Unless it is bothering you it is often best to leave it and use non-invasive treatments to manage it.
If it is causing you pain or repeatedly getting infected your consultant may suggest surgically removing it.
Need to know
This operation is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. During the excision, the entire gland will be removed by your consultant.
This procedure is usually only considered when the cyst has become infected on several occasions. As a result of the excision, your gland will no longer work. This means that your body will produce less mucous.
This procedure is usually only considered when the cyst has become infected on several occasions. As a result of the excision, your gland will no longer work. This means that your body will produce less mucous.
Your consultant will let you know how best to prepare for this procedure.
You should avoid driving and physical exertion for up to 48 hours after the general anaesthetic. Depending on the rate of your recovery you may need to stay in hospital for two or three nights.
The risks of this type of surgery can include bleeding, bruising and infection of the wound. If your wound does become infected it can usually be treated with antibiotics. To help your wound heal and reduce the risk of infection after surgery you may be advised to avoid having sex and using tampons for up to four weeks.
The risks of this type of surgery can include bleeding, bruising and infection of the wound. If your wound does become infected it can usually be treated with antibiotics. To help your wound heal and reduce the risk of infection after surgery you may be advised to avoid having sex and using tampons for up to four weeks.
Our gynaecologist
At HCA UK we have leading gynaecologists who specialise in managing and treating problems with the uterus, vagina and the female reproductive system.
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