Prognosis
Superficial cutaneous lipomas
Untreated, cutaneous lipomas tend to slowly increase in size or remain static. If excised, the majority heal without incident. There is a 1% to 2% recurrence rate, and these may require re-excision if the lesion increases in size or is symptomatic.[16]
Gastrointestinal lipomas
Most patients do well following excision of a gastrointestinal lipoma. However, these patients are followed up to ensure satisfactory postoperative recovery and to monitor for potential complications, such as anastomotic leak, obstruction, ileus or delayed gastric emptying.
Lipomas in atypical sites
Since lipomas are benign, prognosis of a resected lipoma is good and is related to any postoperative complications.
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