surgery by regular ob/gyn vs. gyn oncologist?

[Suzanne_in_GA]

Hi, all!

I am having surgery Friday to remove a 6cm complex cyst from my left ovary (I'm 47, premenopausal, having pain and discomfort, normal CA-125 level). Though i know chances of the cyst being cancerous are very small, I'm starting to wonder if it's a mistake having just the regular OB/Gyn do the surgery instead of a Gyn oncologist, as I'm seeing posts around the web that seem similar but have an Gyn oncologist remove their cyst. those who've been in a similar situation, any experience to share?  I think highly of my OB/Gyn but also want to make sure that I'm doing what's best on the off chance that the cyst is malignant.  Thanks for your insight!

[old_before_my_time]

Did you have your surgery? How did it go, what was removed, was all benign?

[old_before_my_time]

Your experience sounds similar to mine. I was in shock, didn't even know what to ask. My gyn used ovarian cancer scare tactics, said an oncologist would be "on hand' if needed, etc.

[Suzanne_in_GA]

Thank you both... I have probably not been as on top of things as I should have been throughout this whole thing. :-/  When the cyst was first found, I was really shocked and scared by his serious tone, taking me back to his office and talking about the possibility of cancer, and I didn't ask enough questions.  At that time, I'm 99% sure he said that the surgery would be done by an oncologist, regardless of the results of the CA-125.  But then when the nurse called to set up the surgery and said it was with my own doctor, I was surprised but didn't really question it (dumb!) other than to just say that I was surprised as I thought I was being referred to someone else... I do trust his judgement, but I was foolish not to ask more.  I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow with him and then the hospital, so I'll clarify and make sure he only removes the cyst and does the frozen section, to make sure it's benign.   (Old_before_my_time, hopefully you saw my response to you on the other thread earlier, too!)

[old_before_my_time]

I would hope that your ob/gyn would recommend an oncologist if he thought there was much of a chance of malignancy. At least he is doing it laparoscopically so you don't have much of a scar. My only other suggestion (which I posted on your other discussion) was to make sure he plans on only removing the cyst since the ovaries produced essential hormones into a woman's 80's.

[CRSeaside]

Hi Suzzane   Get the most trusted best your ins will pay.
  A side note. They made small incision in my belly button. For the light & camera.  Then went in Vaginally.  I'll pray. Pamela