Experiences with

Laparotomy

In the past I’ve had a laparotomy to remove numerous cysts and endometrial tissue and a laparotomy to remove two cysts. After having an MRI they’ve found a cyst that’s 6cmX5cm and a 3cm dermoid tumour (I’m sure most people just call that a cyst too) both in my right ovary.

I have just had a Laparotomy to remove extensive scar tissue/ adhesions , it took my surgeon 4 hours to get through the adhesions and then 2 weeks later I ended up back in hospital with a small bowel obstruction. Does anybody else suffer with this problem ??? If so it would be great to chat

Full laparotomy removing all ladies bits and omentum. No cancer cells found in my omentum or ascites...all contained in tumour 14cm by 15cm but I have aggressive cancer clear cell carcinoma. Just had my first chemo of paclitaxel and carboplatin and wiped me out.

Hi everyone So, I had laparoscopy/laparotomy almost 4 weeks ago. Small patch of endo was found as well as adhesions. My bowel was stuck to my left falopian tube and womb which had to be separated and repaired.

I was diagnosed with endo after an emergency laparotomy 10 years ago and have had a laparoscopy to remove cysts 8 years ago too. I’m very aware I’ll probably need another surgery but all this waiting is so depressing, my belly is so bloated.

I had a mini laparotomy last Friday (19th August) for sterilisation and to check for endo, adhesions and other abnormalities - all clear thankfully. I wasn't really given any after care advice. 

They removed 4L of fluid first, and cut the cyst out by mini laparotomy, the ovary was saved and left in place. I've recovered well 6 weeks later. 3 days ago, the histology came back to indicate it was a Boderline Mucinous Ovarian Tumour, not a simply cyst.

I am 42 years old and have recently had surgery to remove a grapefruit sized endometrial cyst from my right ovary in April 2022 I initially was planned to have a laparoscopic key hole procedure but the surgeons had to progress to laparotomy I was told post surgery that I had quite severe endometriosis

It’s around three weeks since I had a laparotomy to remove an endometrioma cyst the size of a grapefruit I am still bleeding / menstruating and I have had the depot injection post surgery to stop my periods is this normal?

and progesterone levels were great and I have conceived naturally before I once read that the uterus is almost always ready to recieve but there could be a million things wrong with the embryo It’s my last chance so I’m so anxious as my hubby refuses to do any more egg retrievals (I had emergency laparotomy

I am nervous because they don't know what it is for sure and one doctor said there is a chance they may have to remove the ovary and do a laparotomy instead of laparoscopy if they get in there and think it is malignant.

Hi ladies , I’ve just tested positive for that damn covid and my surgery a laparotomy is due on the 23rd January! Does anyone have an idea if it will still proceed ? Many thanks

I am nervous because they don't know what it is for sure and one doctor said there is a chance they may have to remove the ovary and do a laparotomy instead of laparoscopy if they get in there and think it is malignant.

I ended up getting married in 2012 and in 2015 I had a complicated ectopic pregnancy which resulted in an emergency laparotomy as my tube ruptured. The surgeon said I was lucky to be alive and that it was 1 of the worst cases he had seen in a while.

This will be my 3rd operation (still have a large incisional hernia from my first op (laparotomy) which I’m hoping they fix this time). I’m awaiting an MRI (urgent spine) but just wondering whether any of this could be caused by the endo or whether my back has deteriorated further.

In the past I’ve had a laparotomy and laparoscopy for ovarian cysts and my endo, I’ve had a mirena coil for years which stopped my periods completely, living without period pains has been a god send. But now I’m wondering if I have ovarian cysts again and hoping it’s not something worse.

My operation consisted of a Laparotomy with bilateral salpingo-ophorectomy, hysterectomy, omentecomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy - complete resection. I also have Germline BRCA1 mutation. I am due to have my sixth chemotherapy infusion next week of Carboplatin and Taxol.

I now need a Bowel Resection with a hysterectomy, and via Laparotomy not Laprascopic. Too top off an already horrible experience, I was posted the stoma kit to practise with, no conversation with a nurse, no emotional support, no compassion. Just walloped one more time.

One laparotomy and one laparoscopy. Removed the tubes. 1st round IVF: MMC at 9 weeks due to SCH 2ed round: no response 3ed round: one egg, one embryo, day 2 transfer and positive pregnancy I had my 19 weeks scan on Friday. The baby is developing very well and he was fine.

Hi I'm new hear and am 4 weeks post op after having a staging laparotomy with full pelvic clearance.