Laparoscopic modified radical hysterectomy for cystadenoma – Clare ’ s story

The post Laparoscopic modified radical hysterectomy for cystadenoma – Clare’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. I was referred to a gynaecologist for post menopausal bleeding 3 months ago. He did a vaginal ultrasound and saw a cyst. Removal of the ovary was mentioned as a possibility because of my age (55) but he first ordered a MRI for further information because of the bleeding. This showed a solid area in the cyst which I was told could mean borderline or early ovarian cancer so the decision was taken to do a BSO and hysterectomy within 30 days with the possibility of further surgery to the lymph nodes and omentum if the histology was unfavourable. I wasn’t expecting this news and had gone to the appointment alone and was too stunned to ask any questions. He felt that the bleeding was probably coincidental so I did feel fortunate that it had enabled the growth to be picked up. A bed became available the night before my operation so I was asked to go in then instead of waiting until 6am the following morning to ‘save’ the bed which took away some of the anxiety. The anaesthetist was very kind and listened to my concerns but he wouldn’t budge on the issue of morphine. I didn’t want a PCA machine but he said it was necessary because pain could effect my recovery and cause pulmonary problems if I was hunched over. A medical student then came to see me to practice his case-note taking and was very embarrassed to have to ...
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