In Reply to: Bartholin cysts posted by sue on November 29, 2000 at 00:30:12:
: Can anyone give me information on Marsupialization on bartholin cyst or removal of the bartholin gland. Which is the best? I have had a bartholin cyst for years. I had 2 doctors opinions. One said to do the marsupialization the other said to just remove the gland so you won't ever have any trouble with it again. Has anyone had either of these surgeries? Any info. on this would be helpful. Thanks!
Hi Sue,
I had surgery in March. My GYN had advised me he
was doing a Marsupialization, but after surgery told
me he was able to remove the entire cyst wall and
that he advised not removing the gland b/c sometime
down the road if the other gland acted up, one could
be in big trouble, Re: lubercation. But I also know
women who have had one removed, and they are fine.
The recoup from my surgery took me my surprise. It
was long & painful, don't mean to scar you, about
6-8 weeks to feel good all day, working, etc. , but
well worth it. I was home for about 1 week from work
then part time for another week. But everyones different.
Which ever surgery you decide will be worth getting
rid of the most painful, constant, pain of these
cysts. Good Luck