Minimally invasive surgery for cervical cancer has undergone significant refinement. For carefully selected patients from Jodhpur, Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi offers laparoscopic and sentinel-node approaches that reduce operative morbidity while maintaining oncological safety.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy — Avoiding Full Lymph Node Removal
Traditional radical hysterectomy involves removing all pelvic lymph nodes (pelvic lymphadenectomy) — which can cause long-term lymphoedema (leg swelling). Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy maps the first lymph nodes that drain the cervix using a dye injected at surgery. If these nodes are cancer-free, the remaining nodes are spared. This approach is validated for Stage I cervical cancer and reduces lymphoedema risk significantly.
Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy
For selected Stage IB1 patients (tumour ≤2 cm), a laparoscopic approach to radical hysterectomy may be considered after a careful discussion of the available evidence. Recent studies have prompted more caution with this approach for larger tumours; Dr. Monisha follows current guidelines and discusses the evidence transparently with each patient from Jodhpur.
Nerve-Sparing Radical Hysterectomy
By identifying and preserving the pelvic autonomic nerves during radical hysterectomy, bladder emptying function and sexual function are better preserved after surgery. Dr. Monisha performs nerve-sparing technique as the standard approach for eligible patients from Jodhpur — including those from Shastri Nagar, Ratanada, Sardarpura, Paota.
Book a Consultation
To discuss whether a minimally invasive approach is right for your case, contact Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi via our contact page.
