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12 cm endometrioma - laparoscopy or laparotomy?! Terrified!!

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joyce48302
joyce48302

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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  • tracy35500
    tracy35500 joyce48302

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    The only reason they r removing it is cause it keeps on getting bigger and i am having pain on that side plus they don't want it to bust

    • joyce48302
      joyce48302 tracy35500

      Posted

      You will still have your other ovary and tube! If that is a concern, perhaps talk it out with your surgeon so you can be at ease. Let me know how it goes! 
  • tracy35500
    tracy35500 joyce48302

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    I will but i had asked her about the other ovary being taking out at the same time and she told me no because of the estrogen in our body. I wanted the other one taking out cause i had some cysts on that one to but it went away i will keep u posted on how i am doing i get the surgery done on april9
    • joyce48302
      joyce48302 tracy35500

      Posted

      Let me know and good luck! Hope you have a speedy recovery. I’m going in on April 13. And I am terrified since it is my first time going under the knife. I’ve been having insomnia and my inner fears are taking over my life for the past week. 
    • jayeni2018
      jayeni2018 joyce48302

      Posted

      YES GIRL ! I have the same thing. I've only gotten like 6 hours of sleep in 3 days. Could this be related to our cysts/masses or is it an emotional thing ? I have no idea.

      GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SURGERY ! I'm sure you'll do 100% fine.

    • joyce48302
      joyce48302 jayeni2018

      Posted

      Thank you! I think it’s the anxiety of not knowing what’s going to happen. I’m so terrified of the surgical pain after. Can I ask how big your cyst is and are you scheduled for surgery sometime soon? 
  • tracy35500
    tracy35500 joyce48302

    Posted

    U should be ok i went under the knife about 16 years ago when i had my tubes tied and everything is ok i will be praying for u i will let u know how everything went when i have mine done since i go in before u
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