Cysts
A cyst is a sac in your body filled with fluid or semi-solid material. Find out more about different types of cysts, their symptoms and treatments.
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Bartholin’s cysts
Bartholin's cysts can develop if the ducts of the Bartholin's glands, found inside the vagina, become blocked. Learn about the causes and treatment.
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Breast cysts
Breast cysts are benign bubbles of fluid in the breast. It’s important to know how to recognise them and what to look for if you suspect a lump is not benign.
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Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that develops in the crease between the buttocks. Find out more about its symptoms and treatment.
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Removing benign skin lesions
Skin lesions are lumps found on or just below your skin. Surgery is the only reliable way to remove skin lesions. Find out more about how this surgery is performed and if there are any alternatives.
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Ovarian cysts
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary and is common. Learn more about the types of cysts, symptoms and treatments.
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Baker’s cysts
Baker's cysts are caused by fluid that comes from the knee joint. Here's how to treat the symptoms once diagnosed, and respond to complications.
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Ganglion cyst
A ganglion cyst is a collection of fluid on a joint or tendon. The cause of them is unknown. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment options available.
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Laparoscopic oophorectomy
A laproscopic ophorectomy is an operation to remove one of or both your ovaries, most commonly because of an ovarian cyst.
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Oophorectomy
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries, usually performed to treat an ovarian cyst, ovarian cancer or other ovary-related problem.
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