Had a laparoscopic appendectomy. Tightness in the navel with a hard spot. History of ovarian cyst. Pain persisting. What to do?
Patient: I had an emergency laparoscopic appendectomy 5 weeks ago. A few weeks later I felt a tightness on the left side of my navel and also felt a small hard spot there. I assumed it was scar tissue. I had a prior laparoscopic surgery in 1993 for an ovarian cyst . The last week the pain has increased and is always present. Now it s around the entire navel. It s not excruciating pain as was the appendicitis , but it s very tender and similar to pain right after surgery. I have no fever or chills and no redness or leakage at incision site. The pain worsens if I m more active - bending, walking, urinating, or if anything presses against it. Thank you for your time. Doctor: Hi  Thanks for writing in  I would suggest you go for an ultrasound as there are chances that either omentum or intestine is herniating through the port incision  Hope this helps Do write back in case of concern Wishing you a speedy recovery