WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: Laparoscopy-scaring and recovery time

Re: Laparoscopy-scaring and recovery time

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 19:01:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 06 Oct 1999, Niels wrote: >
>Dr. Marchbein,
>
>Following up on what you said below about 'depending on whether the cyst
>ruptures during surgery', what are
>the implications of an ovarian cyst rupturing during surgery?

Depending upon the type of cyst. Clear cysts usually don't cause a problem. Dermoid cysts have caustic material that can cause immense scarring if not thoroughly washed out. Cancerous cysts, if ruptured, may change the prognosis (there are disagreements about this last point).

>The reason I
>ask is that I had an ovarian cyst
>removed years ago and it did rupture during surgery (I have the operating
>report). After a recent myomectomy,
>I am told I have scarring around this ovary.

Scarring can occur from surgery even if there was no rupture.

>Can this scarring be related
>to the ovarian cyst rupturing
>during the previous surgery? Thanks.
>
>Susan
>
>>Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 19:32:30 -0500
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.)
>>
>>At Wed, 22 Sep 1999, Georgia wrote:
>>>
>>>I have been scheduled to a laparoscopy in two weeks, and I am concerns
>>>about recovery time. I have a 5cm by 4 cm cyst in my right ovary and my
>>>doctor indicates I should be in for day surgery only. What is the
>>>recovery time?
>
>Out of work, about a week.
>
>>>I work out four days a week and I wonder if I can
>>>continue?
>
>Best to ask the surgeon.
>
>>>In addition, since I have no children yet what are the chances
>>>of the scaring interferring with future eggs being released from this
>>>ovary. I am 36 and I do plan on having children.
>
>Depends on the type of cyst, whether it ruptures during surgery and
>whether there are other undiagnosed problems already there. On average,
>it should be no problem.
>
>>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.
>>
>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

--
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.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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