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Laparotomy (ovarian cysts)

Hello everyone!

I had chocolate cysts, endometriosis and tumor on my right ovary and it was removed during laparoscopy almost 8 years ago. Since then I was on Yasmin birth control pills, had a punctuation and was on Zoladex shots for sih months in order to save my left ovary, because I have cysts and endometriosis on it too. I stopped taking Yasmin pills year and a half ago in order to TTC, but nothing happened, so I wanted to try insemination, but my gyno said that I had one formal cyst and one endometric cyst and they are big, so the next step he sais is laparotomy and than In Vitro procedure.
So, my question is: Has anyone had experience with this kind of laparotomy, what kind of procedure is it and what about the healing process?

Thank you in advance!
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4349241 tn?1358287277
H, sorry to hear of your situation! Though I don't have experience with the types of cysts, I did recently undergo a laparotomy to remove a large tumor, ovary, omentum, fal tube, tissue etc.
I had a verticle incision from about 1 inch above my naval down to the pubic bone.
I noted some tips under a few posts that may be helpful?

Look under "Operation tomorrow - eek"
You can also look up my profile to see where else I've posted.
I try to check here frequently and offer help when I can - want to return the kindness of those who help me through the tough and traumatic process.

I wish you all the best!! I'll be happy to help with any questions I can ;)
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Thank you for you answer to my post!
I will look you profile to read more about your experience. I am sure it would be helpful for me!
Have a nice day and all the best!
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