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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
surgery for intestinal endometriosis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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surgery for intestinal endometriosis
by Kathi Kimmerle, May 30, 2004 12:00AM
I posted a few days ago regarding possible diverticulitis, which I've had recently. As it turns out, it's my right ovary that is causing the pain this time. As per a sono, my ovary has to come out due to numerous "suspicious" cysts, etc. I have a long history of problematic endometriosis, and my doctor also highly suspects intestinal endometriosis because of my symptoms. He said he'll do an "open" incision to remove the ovary, and to evaluate endometriosis elsewhere. My gyno said he'll be doing everything, but this worries me. My gyno is a very good doctor, and a well known surgeon in the city where I live, but I still can't help from feeling scared to death! Do gyno's usually do intestinal exploratory surgeries when the problem is related to female issues? Also - What type of recovery am I looking at here? Is it as bad as a hysterectomy? Please tell me no!!
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 30, 2004 12:00AM
, May 30, 2004 12:00AM
The optimal way to diagnose endometriosis is by direct visualization of the lesions, thus the surgery would seem to be a reasonable next step.
If performed through an abdominal incision, salpingo-oophorectomy is major surgery that requires three to six weeks for full recovery. However, if performed laparascopically, the recovery time can be much shorter. There may be some discomfort around the incision for the first few days after surgery, but most women are walking around by the third day. Within a month or so, patients can gradually resume normal activities such as driving, exercising, and working.
You may want to discuss the recovery time with your personal surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
If performed through an abdominal incision, salpingo-oophorectomy is major surgery that requires three to six weeks for full recovery. However, if performed laparascopically, the recovery time can be much shorter. There may be some discomfort around the incision for the first few days after surgery, but most women are walking around by the third day. Within a month or so, patients can gradually resume normal activities such as driving, exercising, and working.
You may want to discuss the recovery time with your personal surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
