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I undergo ovarian cyst surgical, open surgery it is, i wanna know if how long my recovery for this matter . 1 week already after my surgery. thanks?

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Dr. Paul Nowicki answered

Specializes in Gynecologic Oncology

4-6 weeks : Most (open) abdominal surgery recovery takes 4-6 weeks.

Answered 5/1/2018

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