Dermoid Cyst Removal

[teeniepoppet]

Hi everyone, I've stumbled across this forum in a google-marathon trying to find out about dermoid cysts, having just been diagnosed with what sounds like a bit of a whopper; 12cm by 7.5cm. My surgeon seems to think it will be fine for laparoscopy but I remain sceptical - how on earth do they pull a mass like that out of such small holes, especially if it has hard substances like bone/hair in there? Has anyone had one this big removed this way, would be nice to hear about others' experiences - am nervous about having a full open surgery and what sounds like a much longer recovery time!

Thanks! x

[A15H4]

Hi,

I wish you the best for this Friday.

Im really scared, Ive just been told I have a Dermoid Cyst, can they be cancerous.

Why do women go through so much!  ARGGGH!

A15h4

[Lindita8]

Hi.  Thanks for the hope.  Mine is 9 cm too and I am having it removed along with the left ovary on Friday, June 18th.  How was the recovery period any tips?

Thanks.

[greenfinch]

mine was 9 cm and removed by scope...so im sure they can do yours tht way too :)

[teeniepoppet]

Ah, thanks that makes sense - I've somewhat morbidly been watching procedures on Youtube (seems like you can find anything on there!) and saw some bagging involved. Fingers crossed I get surgery scheduled soon so it doesn't get any bigger! Thank you! x

[MarieMichele]

They bag it to contain the material, break it down, and remove it in pieces through the smaller incision.

I agree, that is awfully big, but if a surgeon is confident he/she can remove it, they must have already done so with others.