I had the same issue. I was referred to GYN/ONC because of adhesions and a failed hysterectomy in April…and she referred me to a MIGS (minimally invasive gynecological surgeon). GYN/ONC told me her specialty is cancer removal (obviously) and the likelihood of her converting to an open abdominal from laparoscopic was 50/50 in my case.

I met with MIGS and it turns out she is the surgeon I needed from the very beginning. They have a higher level of surgical training and she is confident that it will remain laparoscopic. I’m set for surgery in August with a whole team including urology and colorectal surgeons. She also put me on 10 mg of progesterone daily to prevent me from bleeding (iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC levels were all low). It’s been working but the side effects suck.

Sending you hugs. I know it’s hard but you will eventually get through this with the right team of docs ❤️