Ovarian cystectomy is a procedure to remove ovarian cysts while preserving the surrounding healthy ovarian tissue, aimed at relieving symptoms and maintaining reproductive health.

Candidates include men with prostate cancer, significant benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or other prostate-related issues that require surgical intervention.

Symptoms may include confusion, fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, coma.

Treatment involves reducing ammonia levels through medications and dietary changes.

Yes, certain medications, especially those metabolised by the liver, can influence ammonia levels.

Liver disease, kidney dysfunction, and urea cycle disorders can impact ammonia metabolism.

A blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis.