Ovarian Dermoid wa 5cm/5cm a year ago, how do they remove it/is there a hosptial stay?

[jesusluvsu]

I was diagnosed 5/2006 with an ovarian dermoid, 5cmx5cm, I had no ins. and the ER doc did not make it seem urgent.  I have an high pain threshold.  It only really bothered me when I had my period on that side.  This time the excruciating pain did not subsize when period ended.  I am in extreme pain, that radiates down my legs and thru to my back.  Gas pain are aweful, painful urination. They didnt tell me how much they have grown  but I could tell this time they were more concerned.

Does anyone know what the removal process consists of or the length of the down time.  Or even what could have caused it. The only thing that has happened was a car accident in early 2006 after the accident I started feeling pressure in my pelvic area.  But as I said I take pain well and just blew it off.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Lisa

[sk2006a]

if you don't get any assistance here, i suggest you try posting your question on the ovarian cancer patient-to-patient forum.  not because i think you have cancer, but i have read several threads from women who have had dermoids removed.  most likely someone there will be able to help.  good luck :)

[Kate987]

Hey,
I'm 19 years old and had a dermoid a bit smaller than yours removed from my left ovary.  I had it removed via laparoscopic surgery, I went in at 12pm, had surgery at 2pm and was out of the hospital around 6 or 7pm I believe.  I don't remember much from the day of surgery, but afterwards I remember the gas being the worst by far. I also consider myself as to having a high pain tolerance, I took pain pills for the first couple of days, and spent most of my time sleeping on the couch.  I think it was 3 days after surgery I was able to walk up a couple of steps and a week or so after I was able to drive myself to school.  My understanding of what a dermoid is, is an egg that fertalized itself.  It can contain, skin, teeth, fat,  hair, and bone. My gyno recommended getting it out because the longer it is in, the higher risk of it twisting the tube or rupturing spilling whatever it is filled with into your abdominal cavity.  And they will never go away, only get bigger.  98% of dermoids are not cancerous, so just relax.  I found that taking a bath or using a heating pad and extra strength tylenol helped for the pain before the surgery.  This was my first surgery, and it really was not a big deal.  I hope everything works out for you.  If you have any more questions feel free to ask =)