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I had laparoscopic surgery 4 weeks ago and have recently noticed a yellow ish discharge which also smells around the incision area. there is also pain?
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See your surgeon: You might be having a wound infection. You need to see your surgeon. Do not mess with the incision.
Answered 1/4/2015
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