Question 1

can you tell me about what it's like to have open urethroplasty surgery?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Open urethroplasty is the "last" resort to treat urethral stricture after failing to less invasive procedures such as urethral dilation, internal urethrotomy, etc. It may be done in one or two stages depending on the degree and location of stricture, patient's age &amp; coping ability, medical suitability, etc. So, open wound with more care is expected. More detail? Ask urologist timely ...

Question 2

can you tell me how to stop being so nervous for my open surgery tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

It is normal to feel: Nervous. Work to de-stress. If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly ; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort). Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to.

Question 3

how long does it take to heal internally from open  iguinall & femoral surgery?

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6 Weeks: The healing process takes about 2 years for complete healing. However, you have enough strength, about 80%, after 6 weeks that we can relax restrictions.  Similarly, when you break a bone, you generally wear a cast for 6 weeks.

Question 4

i'm about to have surgery four days. will i have to have it postponed because of an open wound?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: Open wounds can cause an elective surgery to be cancelled. Fever, abscessed teeth and broken teeth are also reasons to cancel elective surgery. The risk for infection is too high. Call your surgery team and let them know what is going on with you.

Question 5

does cyst removal require open surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The technique used to remove a cyst depends on where the cyst is located and how large the cyst is.

Question 6

when can i swim after open surgery to remove appendix ?

Accepted Answer

See below: You should be presenting the same question to your surgeon. Only he or she knows how well you have healed.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 7

just wondering how i can prepare for an open kidney surgery?

Accepted Answer

Be healthy: It is important to be as healthy as you can be before any major surgery.  Usually the surgeon will do a number of imaging studies to get prepared and know your blood vessel anatomy.  You will also need to be cleared regarding your lungs and heart to be sure it is safe to proceed.  Keep a good attitude and stay upbeat. Avoid alcohol and other medications that cause bleeding or thin the blood.

Question 8

would an open wound close by itself if it opens after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: If only the skin part opened, it will usually heal with wound care. If it is deep and more than the skin opened, it may need surgically re-closed.

Question 9

why is an open wound look deeper now then it was after surgery?

Accepted Answer

It may be: Open wounds can get larger initially. Normally after the skin is opened there is fat under it. Blood supply to fat is poor. It may dry out and die, so the wound base ends up being muscle instead of fat.

Question 10

can sit after pinodial cryst surgery ,when some parts is stritch and some is open?

Accepted Answer

Not "unusual"
: When the cyst is removed and it appears that there was infection AROUND the cyst , the open part is a place for drainage 1

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