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liver surgery?
| Thu, 06-02-2005 - 8:43am |
Hi,
I'm usually on the crohn's and colitis board because I have U/C. I lurk on this board also. I had a question. Has anyone had surgery for a liver cyst/ liver adenoma? I was told I have one, it is quite big 10cm X 7cm. There might be a few smaller ones also. I was told by my doc that if it does require surgery there would be a mercedes incision. That is a big cut. Has anyone had this done. I'd like to know what to expect. This is very scarry... any input would be appreciated, thank you
DENISE

Hello Denise,
Hi Denise,
Wish I could tell you about it, but I can't.
thanks for replying. My doc. ( surgeon ) just called today he went over the MRI with his radiologist and they agreed that the cyst/or adenoma is not on the liver but on the adrenal gland. They want to do laparoscopic surgery instead. That sounds a bit better than having a large incision. Now I just need to find out more about that procedure on the net. What I have found so far is that they take out the entire gland. What I can't find is what the risks are of living with only one adrenal gland. And if they can just remove the adenoma/cyst without removing the gland. I have an appt. on the 22 of this month, but I would like to find out more before that so that I can ask him the right questions.
thanks, DENISE
Hi Denise!
Here's what I can tell you about: