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  • Small knot around navel area from laparoscope

    Posted by Scott on May 30, 2020 at 3:56 am

    Had laproscopic Inguinal hernia repair about 8 days ago
    I have a painless knot or swelling I can feel around my belly button area
    Where bruise is from laproscope
    Is that what they all a seroma
    And something to be concerned about
    It is not in groin area
    Thanx

    drtowfigh replied 3 years, 10 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    June 13, 2020 at 10:52 am

    That is the access port for the laparoscope. The skin or the fascia was likely closed with suture. The knot may be felt under it. That feeling should go away. Seroma is a fluid collection, which can happen but not as commonly. See your surgeon if it persists beyond a few weeks.

  • DrBrown

    Member
    June 11, 2020 at 11:14 am

    Dear Scott.
    Most likely it is nothing serious, but follow up with your surgeon.
    Regards.
    Bill Brown MD

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