Gynaecological Cancer Surgery in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Gynaecological cancers start in a woman’s reproductive organs, most often the cervix, womb (uterus) or ovaries. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, surgery for these cancers is planned jointly by gynaecologists and surgical oncologists. When radiotherapy or other specialist treatment is needed, the team arranges referral. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: which gynaecological cancers are operated at Apex and which are referred]

Warning signs to get checked

Any bleeding after menopause
Bleeding between periods or after sex
Unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Persistent bloating, feeling full quickly or a swollen tummy
Pelvic pain that does not go away

These symptoms are often caused by less serious conditions, but they should always be checked by a gynaecologist.

Screening for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer can often be prevented by regular screening, which finds changes before they become cancer. Screening uses a Pap smear and/or an HPV test. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: Pap smear and HPV testing available] Vaccination against HPV also greatly lowers the risk. Ask your doctor whether it is suitable for you.

Diagnosis and staging

If cancer is suspected, your doctor may arrange an examination, ultrasound, biopsy and further scans to confirm the diagnosis and find out how far it has spread (staging). Staging guides the treatment plan. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: CT and MRI access for staging]

Types of surgery

Hysterectomy for early womb or cervical cancer, sometimes with removal of the ovaries and tubes. See hysterectomy.
Radical hysterectomy, which also removes surrounding tissue, for some cervical cancers
Removal of lymph nodes to check whether the cancer has spread
Surgery for ovarian cancer to remove as much cancer as possible and stage the disease

Team-based cancer care

Cancer care works best when specialists plan together. Gynaecologists and surgical oncologists at Apex review each case before surgery. For radiotherapy, and for chemotherapy where not available in-house, the team refers you to a partner centre and stays involved in your follow-up. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: chemotherapy availability and partner centre for radiotherapy]

Risks and recovery

Cancer surgery is major surgery. Risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots and injury to nearby organs, and some women experience early menopause or swelling of the legs after lymph node removal. Recovery usually takes several weeks. Your team will plan pain relief, early walking, nutrition and follow-up.

Our cancer surgery team

Gynaecological cancer surgery at Apex is supported by the hospital’s gynaecology team (Dr. Ramya Bhoir, Dr. Haresh Shendge, Dr. Sonam Turkar, Dr. Amit Agrawal) working with the surgical oncologists:

Kasturi Baruah, DNB (Surgical Oncology)
Vikas Gupta, DNB (Surgical Oncology)