Not every ovarian mass requires major surgery. For women from Ambala with a suspicious ovarian cyst — particularly younger patients — a minimally invasive diagnostic laparoscopy by Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi can establish the diagnosis, perform staging, and in selected cases treat early-stage disease, all without a large abdominal incision.
Laparoscopy for Ovarian Cancer — What Is Possible?
In carefully selected cases, laparoscopy is appropriate for:
- Diagnostic laparoscopy — biopsy of suspicious peritoneal deposits to confirm diagnosis before chemotherapy
- Laparoscopic staging for Stage I ovarian cancer — hysterectomy, BSO, omentectomy, and lymph node sampling through keyhole incisions
- Ovarian cystectomy — for a suspicious cyst in a young patient where the ovary can be preserved
- Assessment of resectability — checking whether optimal debulking is achievable before committing to open surgery
When Is Open Surgery Preferred?
Advanced-stage ovarian cancer (Stage III–IV) with widespread peritoneal disease almost always requires open (midline incision) cytoreductive surgery to achieve optimal tumour removal. Dr. Monisha decides the approach after reviewing the CT scan and, when needed, after a diagnostic laparoscopy.
Faster Recovery, Same Accuracy
When laparoscopy is possible, women from Ambala — including those from Ambala City, Ambala Cantonment, Shastri Colony — benefit from a 2–3 day hospital stay and return to normal life within 2 weeks, compared to 5–7 days and 6–8 weeks for open surgery.
Book a Consultation
To find out which approach is right for you, visit our contact page to consult Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
