anyone had a large dermoid cyst removed laroscopicall?

[gabbie83]

I was wondering if anyone had a dermoid cyst 7x4 cm or bigger removed laporscopically?

[maryjane_msdb]

A related discussion, having remove the right ovary was started.

[kelbel3]

A related discussion, Surgeries? was started.

[kylee_k]

Yes I had a dermoid cyst removed when I was only 16. I had it for over a year before they finally detected it. It was had also wrapped itself around my ovary. I had increasingly bad pain and ended up being hospitalized and finally having to be flown out for emergency surgery. It wasn't until surgery that they realize it had wrapped itself around my ovary and began cutting off the blood flow, I was lucky they caught it in time before having to lose my entire ovary. Also luckily it was benign, as most are.

[Gatsby]

Hi there!  Yes, I did have two very large dermoids removed via laproscopy 12/21/05.  Because they were so large (and I was at a surgical center instead of a hospital) my incisions are rather long - 3 inches each.  The surgery itself took over 3 hours.  It can be done, however my dr would have prefered knowing that I had 2 dermoids and the correct size - he would have put me in the hospital and done the open surgery. As you are hopefully aware, dermoids and other ovarian cysts, tumors and masses are 99% BENIGN! You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Godspeed
~Tascha

[Krull1]

Hi. I believe Tascha(Gatsby) had two softball sized ones removed. I'm sure she'll be along to tell you about it once she sees your post. Hang in there and take care!
Hugs,
Darlyn

[willowfly]

Yes, my dermoid was removed via lap and it was quite a bit larger than yours, they ended up taking my ovary and fallopian tube with it, I now have about an inch scar on one side.  I bet if you search in this site for dermoids you'll find more info, there's been a lot of discussions about dermoids and pre and post surgery concerns.  good luck