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Originally Posted by PrincessLila  The FACS part means they are certified within a certain field of medicine. For example, a general surgeon who did extra training in laproscopic surgery. Gall-bladder surgery is very common and all general surgeons have to learn them in residency, usually in the early part of their training so having a FACS or not doesn't make them more adept. |
I totally agree with this
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Originally Posted by enchilila Well, I found out today that I'm not a likely candidate for laproscopic surgery because of my 13 inch exploratory abdominal scar. She said I will more than likely have a lot if scar tissue. She will try laparoscopic surgery first. So I'm going to have to do it the old fashioned way. Ugh! I need prayers please that the laparoscopic works. Thanks! |
I had my gallbladder surgery when I was 23 and it wasn't even offered laparoscopic back in the mid 80's so it was done open. Like you I also have a lot of scar tissue and have had 2 other abdominal surgeries open because of this issue. The one this that I would ask about would be your chance of a ventral hernia after multiple abdominal surgeries. I've had to have my ventral hernia repaired twice because my abdominal wall is so weak from surgery. Good luck and keep us posted on what they say.
