Gurugram Doctor Becomes First Indian Gynaecologist to Perform 41 Robotic Surgeries in 90 Days
Gurugram: A doctor at Manipal Hospital Gurugram has achieved a notable milestone in women’s healthcare after performing 41 robotic gynaecological surgeries in just 90 days, with several of the procedures involving complex cases of endometriosis.
Dr Amita Shah, Chairman of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Robotic Laparoscopy & Endoscopy Surgery at Manipal Hospital Gurugram, is being recognised as the first gynaecologist in India to perform 41 robotic gynaecological surgeries within a 90-day period.
The achievement comes as growing attention is being paid to the challenges faced by women living with endometriosis, a condition that can cause severe pain and, in some cases, affect fertility and reproductive health.
Endometriosis affects an estimated 190 million women worldwide. Despite this, severe menstrual pain is often dismissed as something women simply have to live with, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Complex Cases, Focus on Fertility
The cases treated by Dr Shah demonstrated just how differently endometriosis can affect patients.
They included a 32-year-old woman with deep endometriosis, a 29-year-old woman who successfully conceived after undergoing fertility-preserving surgery, a 36-year-old woman with an endometriotic cyst measuring roughly the size of an 18-week pregnancy, and a 31-year-old woman with cysts affecting both sides and extensive pelvic adhesions involving the fallopian tubes.
Such cases can present significant challenges because the disease may affect multiple areas of the pelvis and reproductive organs.
Using advanced laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical techniques, doctors were able to target affected tissue with greater precision while attempting to preserve healthy pelvic tissue and reproductive function wherever medically possible.
‘Severe Period Pain Should Not Be Normalised’
Dr Amita Shah said endometriosis should not be viewed simply as a condition associated with painful periods.
“Endometriosis is far more than severe period pain. It is a progressive condition that can cause chronic pain, damage reproductive organs and affect fertility, yet its symptoms are often dismissed or normalised for years.”
She stressed that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are particularly important in complicated cases involving deep lesions, large cysts or extensive adhesions.
According to Shah, robotic surgery can offer surgeons enhanced visualisation and precision through high-definition 3D imaging and improved surgical control. This can be especially valuable when operating around delicate pelvic structures.
“No woman should have to accept debilitating pain as ‘normal’ when effective, minimally invasive treatment options are available,” she said.
Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Care
The use of robotic and laparoscopic techniques is becoming an increasingly important part of complex gynaecological surgery. These approaches are designed to minimise surgical trauma while supporting precision and, in suitable cases, potentially enabling a faster recovery.
For women dealing with endometriosis, particularly those hoping to preserve their fertility, treatment often requires careful consideration of both disease control and the protection of healthy reproductive tissue.
The cases treated at Manipal Hospital Gurugram highlight the importance of recognising persistent or unusually severe symptoms and seeking medical evaluation rather than simply accepting them as a normal part of menstruation.
With advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, specialists now have more tools to manage complicated gynaecological conditions while keeping long-term health, quality of life and fertility preservation in focus.
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