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How diffcult is recovery from radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymph nodes dissection?
I had a radical hysterectomy 5 years ago, and 47 lymph nodes(actually they were perfectly healthy) were removed from my pelvic area, I did have cancer of the uterus. I did not need any follow up treatment. I was 16 days in hospital as my intestine was giving me trouble. I would say that a month's rest and care was needed before I felt well enough to face the world. I was 65 at the time. Some months later I started to have swelling problems, my left leg and ankle was the problem.. Manual drainage was very good. I also take homeopathic medication to help. I found one of the best ways to avoid the swelling was to keep my weight down. However, we are all different, and one of the worst things for me is standing on the same spot, that is without moving much, then I immediately start swelling, and also the car, sitting doesn't help at all!. I was very angry at the beginning, but once I had accepted it and knew that I could live with it, then I can cope, of course there are days when I really get irritated, but that's life! My advice to anyone who has to go through the same type of operation is, don't try and be Wonder woman, just relax and accept your limitations, that will help you to heal and get stronger more quickly.
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What is a radical neck dissection?
Radical neck dissection is an operation used to remove cancerous tissue in the head and neck.
What is radical neck dissection?
Radical neck dissection is a surgical operation used to remove cancerous tissue in the head and neck.
What are the risks of radical neck dissection?
The greatest risk in a radical neck dissection is damage to the nerves, muscles, and veins in the neck.
Code for radical hysterectomy?
00846
What are alternatives to radical neck dissection?
Alternatives to radical neck dissection depend on the reason for the proposed surgery.Chemotherapy and radiation or altered fractionated radiotherapy are reasonable alternatives.
What is the purpose of radical neck dissection?
The purpose of radical neck dissection is to remove lymph nodes and other structures in the head and neck that are likely or proven to be malignant.
How serious is a radical neck dissection?
Radical neck dissection is a major operation. Extensive tests are done before the operation to try to determine where and how far the cancer has spread.
What is the aftercare connected with radical neck dissection?
A person who has had a radical neck dissection will stay in the hospital several days after the operation, and sometimes longer if surgery to remove the primary tumor
Is the statement In a radical neck dissection the tumor and surrounding musculature are removed but cervical lymph nodes are left intact true or false?
Cervical lymph nodes are removed in a radical neck dissection.
What is a radical abdominal hysterectomy?
In a radical hysterectomy, the uterus and adjoining tissues, including the ovaries, the upper region (1 in) of the vagina near the cervix, and the pelvic lymph nodes, are all removed.
What is a modified radical mastectomy?
A modified radical is a total mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral muscles.
What is commando operation in ent?
it is an en bloc removal , involving wide excision of the primary tumour ( 1-2 cm clearance) with hemimandibulectomy and radical neck dissection. combined mandibular dissection and neck dissection).
