Re: Laparotomy for frozen pelvis
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jul 30 12:10:45 2008
Dr Robbins is in Maine, endoexcision.com
Many experts, as I understand it, can free up the pelvis in a lap
without having to ''convert'' to an open (large) incision. That's a
long recovery time.
At Wed, 30 Jul 2008, Jessica wrote:
>
>At Tue, 3 Jun 2008, Stephanie wrote:
>>
>>Hi... I have just recovered from my first laparoscopy and have since
>>learned that I have stage 4 endometriosis and the endo has fused my
>>intestines, bowel, and pelvic organs together leaving me with a "frozen
>>pelvis." I am scheduled to start lupron this week or next depending on
>>insurance issues. I will also need a laparotomy to 'unfreeze' my pelvic
>>organs. I love my doctor but would like a second opinion as well,
>>consulting other surgeons.
>>Please respond if you can suggest a doctor for me in Boston, MA. I
>>really would like the best care in Boston, but I have no idea where to
>>start. I'd also like to hear from other women with similar stories for
>>advice. I'd really like some advice or tips or encouragement. Thank
>>you!
>
>Hi Stephanie, I too was diagnosed with frozen pelvis. I had a surgery
>in June of 07 and the endo had only adhered my colon to my uterus.
>Within one year (may 2008) I was diagnosed with stage 4 endo after a
>laparoscopy. My bladder, intestines, colon, fallopian tubes and ovaries
>were all fused together. My doctor first recommended a hysterectomy.
>When I refused, he discussed going in with a laparotomy but was careful
>to warn me that my adhesions were so severe it could be complicated. I
>had my laparotomy on July 15. He was able to successfully cut away the
>adhesions and "free up" everything except my left ovary and fallopian
>tube. I will still be able to try and get pregnant but he did warn of
>the aggressiveness of frozen pelvis and the high likelihood that the
>adhesions will come back quickly. I firmly believe that due to the
>severity, laparotomy was the way to go versus laparoscopy. I am still
>recovering but am hopeful. Although I do not know any doctors in
>Boston. I am here for you if you have any other questions. When I was
>first diagnosed with frozen pelvis, it seemed nobody else had heard of
>it.
>
>--
>Jessica Schneider
>
>shmiley76@hotmail.com
>
>--
>Jessica
>
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