What Causes Hard Mass In The Abdomen Post A Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2017

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Question : I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy 10 days ago. Under the incision in my belly button is a hard mass not painful the incisions seem to be healing fine. I have an appointment in 6 days should I get it looked at sooner

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can get it checked at the postoperative visit.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

If you do not see any discharge, increase in size and pain in the mass, you can wait until you see the doctor for your postoperative visit.

The mass is most likely to be an induration of the operative wound. Most often, they are auto corrective and need enzymes for subsidence sometimes.

Hope your query has been answered. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (5 hours later)

Is this an indication of infection

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. It is a response to the trauma of the surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

This is not due to infection. This is the reaction of the body to the trauma of the surgery. This is part of the healing reaction. So, do not worry.

Hope this helps. Please get back if you need any more information. I will be ready to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (12 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are always welcome to get back for further information. I will be glad to help.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy