For young women from Bikaner diagnosed with ovarian cancer who have not yet completed their family, the immediate fear is often not just survival but fertility. Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi is experienced in fertility-sparing surgery for appropriately selected ovarian cancer patients.
When Can the Ovary Be Preserved?
Fertility-sparing surgery (removing only the affected ovary and tube while preserving the other ovary and the uterus) is considered when:
- The tumour is Stage IA — confined to one ovary, capsule intact, no peritoneal spread
- Tumour type is low-grade serous, mucinous, or germ cell (dysgerminoma, immature teratoma)
- The opposite ovary appears normal on inspection and imaging
- The patient is young and strongly desires future pregnancy
- Close long-term follow-up is feasible
Germ Cell Tumours — Special Consideration
Germ cell ovarian cancers (such as dysgerminoma) are among the most curable of all cancers with chemotherapy (BEP regimen), and fertility preservation is the standard approach for young women. Dr. Monisha has specific experience managing these tumours, which are more common in women under 30.
Borderline Ovarian Tumours
Borderline (low malignant potential) tumours in young women from Bikaner — particularly those from Bikaner City, Rani Bazar, Karni Nagar — are often managed with cystectomy alone, preserving ovarian function and fertility, with surveillance rather than chemotherapy.
Discuss Your Options
If you are a young woman from Bikaner facing an ovarian mass diagnosis and want to understand your fertility preservation options, book a consultation with Dr. Monisha Gupta at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi: contact us here.
