12 cm endometrioma - laparoscopy or laparotomy?! Terrified!!
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Hi, I’m new to the forum and would like some advice and to hear other's experience in terms of their surgical procedure.
I found out in January that I have a 12x12x9 cm suspected to be endometrioma that needs to be removed. I also have elevated CA-125 level of 121 and the surgeon said she will try to remove it laparoscopically but there might be a possible conversion to a laparotomy. The gyn oncologist looked at my case and rejected saying it’s most likely not malignant.
Surgery is scheduled in April and I am totally freaking out as I don’t want to wake up knowing they have given me a vertical incision (the surgeon mentioned she will be doing a vertical incision over a horizontal one)with more post operative pain.
Can anyone share their experience of a cyst that large which have been removed using a laparoscopy? Thank you!!! 🙂🙂
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mamnoon47742974 joyce48302
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Horizontal cut under my belly.I was worried to death sine was not sure it’s benign or cancerous.
It ended up be benign but no matter what it would have been, I learned it’s important to stay positive.
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I hope you’ve had a speedy recovery! Could you tell me more about your recovery experience?
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You can always raise the questions to your surgeon so you can get some answers. Hope the best for you!
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jayeni2018 tracy35500
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My stomach sometimes won't stop rumbling/gurgling for no reason even when I'm not hungry.
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My stomach does make grumbling sounds now and then. I did feel constipation earlier in January but I’m doing well with bowel movements now. Are you doing a laparotomy to remove your cyst?
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I don't know my doctor said that they r going to do two incension one thought my belly button and the other on my side
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