Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery has transformed uterine cancer treatment. Women from Gurugram treated by Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi benefit from minimally invasive surgical techniques that offer identical cancer cure rates with a dramatically shorter recovery compared to open surgery.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Uterine Cancer
In a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed through 3–4 small incisions (each less than 1 cm) using a camera and thin instruments. The procedure takes 2–3 hours. Key advantages over open surgery:
- Hospital stay reduced from 5–7 days to 2–3 days
- Return to normal activity in 2–3 weeks instead of 6–8 weeks
- Far less post-operative pain and reduced need for painkillers
- Smaller scars, lower risk of wound complications
- Same lymph node staging accuracy as open surgery
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
For select patients — particularly those who are obese or have undergone prior abdominal surgery — Dr. Monisha also offers robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy. The robotic platform provides enhanced precision, 3D visualisation and greater manoeuvrability in a confined pelvic space.
Who Is a Candidate?
Most patients with Stage I and Stage II uterine cancer, including women from DLF Phase 1-5, Golf Course Road, Sohna Road, Palam Vihar in Gurugram, are candidates for the laparoscopic route. Dr. Monisha evaluates each patient individually; women with very large uteri or significant adhesions from prior surgery may require an open approach for safety.
Recovery and Follow-Up
Because recovery is faster, women from Gurugram typically need only one or two trips to Delhi for their entire surgical treatment — the operation itself, and a follow-up 4–6 weeks later. Subsequent follow-up can often be managed with telemedicine consultations.
Book a Consultation
To find out whether laparoscopic surgery is right for your case, visit our contact page to book an appointment with Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
