Is It Normal to Have a Hard Lump under the Belly Button After Laparoscopy?

After a laparoscopy, it is not unusual to feel a hard lump under the belly button. This lump can be caused by how your body heals after the surgery. Sometimes, scar tissue forms at the spot where the surgery was done, and this can feel like a small bump. In other cases, the lump might happen because of bleeding under the skin (a hematoma) or a small infection at the incision site. Rarely, there can be other causes like a deposit of endometrial tissue if you have had gynecologic procedures. Most often, these lumps are a normal part of the recovery process and they may get smaller as you heal. However, if you notice that the lump is getting bigger, feels very painful, or if you develop signs of an infection like fever or redness, it is important to talk with your doctor. They can check the area and decide if any treatment is needed.