Ovarian dermoid cysts

[shyla_jane]

hi!...i am 25 yrs. old and have found out that i have ovarian cysts. My ultrasound result is this: There are two, closely apposed complex cystic pelvoabdominal masses, more to the right, each cyst measures 10 x 7.7 cms.
and 9x6.9 cms. A complex cystic mass is also noted at the left adnexa
measuring about 7 x 4.3 cms. Impression: Complex cystic masses as described probably due to bilateral ovarian dermoid. the cysts on the right may represent a single mass with loculation and lobulated contour.

can this be remove through laparoscopy? my dr. said i will have an exploratory lap/open surgery..

Your advise and opinions are highly appreciated... thanks

[ska4life1986]

hi their is a great post back from wazhou 323 she is only home from her surgery she gave a great account of her hospital stay ,i hope you find it helpfull x

[shyla_jane]

yeah you are right, everyone here seems to understand how each other feel..great forum! thanks for answering my questions, any tip before my surgery(any preparation)..

[ska4life1986]

hi yeah they went and had a look with camera a very small incision just above the navel and then they made an incision on my right side to remve dermoid i also lost ovary and fallopin tube ,i was in hospital for 3 days ,and it took me about 6 weeks ,i hope you will have your surgery friday ,its an anxious time its only natural to feel scared you should keep posted untill friday for support i will try and answer any questions to help you this is a great forum with great ladies that had simaler surgerys with great advice x

[shyla_jane]

hey! thanks for you response..you said they use a camera, so they use laparoscopy am i correct? so how long you've stayed in the hospital. and how long did it take you to recover.. i might have my surgery this Friday if everything went well..

I hope i'll only get a small scar..but my doc said i'll have a 6 inches incision...i'm kinda scared though..

[ska4life1986]

hi i had a dermoid the size of an orange so i dont know exact measures but i dident know i had it untill it ruptured i ended up in er with extreme pain and nausea they thaught it was appendixs and went in first with camera to look they then saw what was going on ,i really only have a scar very like appendix incision very neat, when are you getting your surgery ?