Surgery for ovarian cysts typically lasts from half an hour to three or four hours. The exact time may be related to a number of factors such as the nature of the ovarian cyst, its size, and the circumstances of the surgery. Generally speaking, if the ovarian cyst is benign, the cyst is not very large, and there is no complication such as infection, the operation will go smoothly, and most of the time, the ovarian cyst removal surgery can be completed in about half an hour. However, if the cysts are malignant, or combined with complications such as infection or torsion of the tip, the surgical management is generally more complicated and takes longer. Chocolate cysts, for example, may adhere to the surrounding tissues, making the surgery take longer. If you find ovarian cysts, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, complete the relevant examinations, clarify the cause of the disease under the guidance of a professional doctor, and target treatment. Specific surgery time is recommended to consult a professional doctor.