WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: Advice on Laparoscopy Surgery please

Re: Advice on Laparoscopy Surgery please

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 13:42:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 11 Sep 1999, Michelle wrote: >
>I will be going in for laparoscopy surgery in just 2 weeks (for severe
>pain)
>My last surgery was just over a year ago and it revealed severe
>adhesions and endometriosis my doctor that did that surgery said that he
>would never do another surgery on me, but because of the severe pain I
>am still in, another doctor is going to do the laparoscopy surgery.
>If adhesions are real bad how can a laparoscopy be done and do any good?
>Is it safe for me to have this surgery?
>My now doctor is not even sure he can get in and even see what is
>causing the pain.He is a good doctor but I feel real unsure about this
>surgery. I really dont know what to do but I do know that I want to
>find out what is causing this pain. I spent last sunday and monday in
>the ER room for uncontrolable pain so I know I need to get this
>resolved.
>Please I need some advice on this.
>Thanks Michelle

Sounds like you need to do something for quality of life and surgery is the most common therapy for the condition you have described. More than this, we cannot say from the vantage point of the internet and without an exam, O.R. report, sonogram but most importantly, the exam.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

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