I was wondering if anybody could help me please however I will ask my consultant when I next speak to to her to explain this to me and can update this thread in case anybody else also has this question following their surgery.
As part of my debulking for ovarian cancer (stage 1c) and endometrial cancer (stage 1a) in October 2021 I underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo oophectomy, omentectomy and resection of common iliac nodes.
In my first CT scan since my hysterectomy the report says 'previous right nodal resection noted with local surgical clips'. On reading the report I am very pleased that the CT scan does not show signs of cancer however I would like to understand what 'right nodal resection' means.
I had lymph nodes removed during my operation but thankfully they did not show signs of cancer. Do I know have metal or plastic clips inside me and what are they clipping together?
Or what questions should I ask my consultant to better understand this part of the surgery that I had?
In terms of ongoing risks to my health the 'small risk of lymphoedema' is included.
Thank you for any help with this. I don't feel the need to raise it with the MacMillan nurses as I can wait for my appointment with my consultant but if anybody could help explain what the above means I would be grateful.
Thank you
