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A member asked:

Do stitches need to be removed after a laparoscopic hysterectomy or how long does it take to dissolve? operation was the 19th march

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Usually not: The surgeon will almost always use an absorbable suture. Sometimes people are aware of a little bit of thread that seems to be sticking out of part of the wound. This will eventually disappear. The hospital will also usually give you a discharge summary where it should state if you need follow up to have stitches removed.

Answered 4/10/2018

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