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Pelvic u/s showed a 5.5 cm right ovarian lesion that looks like an endometrioma. my ob wants to do robotic surgery to remove it. is it necessary?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

How do you feel?: This is a sign of endometriosis. If you are having alot of pain. It may be the thing to do.

Dr Michaels agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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