Question 1

what is scar excision?

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Surgical removal: Of a scar, with careful closure of the wound to optimize healing without as bad of a scar.

Question 2

when must i seek a dermal cyst excision?

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Dermal cyst: It can be removed any time if it is large and not infected.

Question 3

is excision of endometriosis a laproscopy?

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Often: It very often is, but depends on the extent of the endometriosis and the comfort level of the doctor. Ask your doctor what he/she would do; if you're not satisfied whatever the answer is you can get a second opinion.

Question 4

what are the risks of having a cyst excision?

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Minmal: Depends where the cyst is located. If a ganglion of the wrist then adjacent structures are at risk like tendons, nerves, or blood vessels.

Question 5

what happens after a dermal cyst excision heals?

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Scar: You will have a scar and low chance of reoccurence.

Question 6

what is the recovery time for plica excision surgery?

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Varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care.  Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Question 7

how do doctors perform an excision of a rectal tumor?

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Trans rectally: The term excision refers to  a local procedure where the lesion is limited in size, has not invaded muscular layers of the rectum and one  can remove the lesion en-bloc.  When the lesion is invasive then the term resection is employed which is a major surgical procedure, at times requiring a colostomy. 
This holds for adenoCa.  With squamous Ca, bx, followed by RT and mitomycinC can be curative.

Question 8

can i wear a bra after fibroadenoma excision surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes,you should: wear a bra to support your breast that was operated on. They will tell you what to wear.

Question 9

how serious is a wide cut excision to remove a lesion on back of leg?

Accepted Answer

Nothing trivial: No operation is trivial, yet this type of procedure does not involve any major organs. Depending on the extent of the resection, local anesthesia may be sufficient which would mean that general anesthesia could perhaps be avoided.

Question 10

would traditional excision of the breat tissue work best for guys with boobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gynecomastia has two components: fat and gland. Fortunately for males it is mostly fat and therfore responds to liposuction. For those with  thickened gland excison is the most effective.

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