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5 weeks ago umbilical hernia repair using da vinci robot w/mesh. hard knot in belly button...now feel swollen painful near where hernia was left of bb?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Call surgeon!: Any new or increasing pain, redness or swelling after any procedure is not usual. Please call the surgeon who performed the procedure or talk to the doc covering for him/her if he/she is not available.
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Thanks for the Thank You note. It was very kind of you to do so. Hope you feel better soon!
May 22, 2018
Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
See your surgeon: Likely some hematoma or swelling as part of healing, but infection or disruption can occur.
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