I had no choice, mine was the size of a baseball. The surgeon had to split my sternum full length.
Less invasive is always better. Double-check with your surgeon that he is absolutely confident he can get it all through the smaller incision and if he is that's how I'd go. From what I've read, and discussed with my sister in law (who is a nursing teacher) the less invasive method is quite a bit more painful in the short term. However, it does heal much faster (and you don't have to contend with the split sternum
) I'd say the scar is, or should be, the absolute least of your worries.
Best of luck with your decision.
Brian
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Originally Posted by Nicknerd
So I saw my surgeon yesterday...He told me that my thymoma is 5cm  ...The size of a golfball...He said that it's not horrible but not very small either....He said that I can have the surgery where they slice down the centre of the chest or the one where they slice just underneath the breasts to get it out....
Has anyone had the slice underneath the breasts? He said that it's a bit more painful...I wasn't too concerned with the scar before as I figured I had no choices, but now I'm wondering whether maybe going with this type of incision is better (scar-wise).
Anyone have a similar 'slice'?
P.S. Sorry for the use of the word 'slice.' :S lol
Nicky |