About Gynae Oncology
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive care from diagnosis through surgery, chemotherapy, and follow-up by a single specialist.Expertise in performing complex, radical cancer surgeries for optimal tumor removal.Access to the latest treatment protocols, including targeted therapy and clinical trials.Focus on fertility preservation and quality of life where clinically appropriate.Multidisciplinary team approach often involving medical oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis or suspicion of cancer in the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina, or fallopian tubes.
- Abnormal Pap smear results indicating high-grade pre-cancerous changes (e.g., CIN II/III, AIS).
- Pelvic mass or ovarian cyst with concerning features on imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI).
- Unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding or postmenopausal bleeding.
- Genetic predisposition to gynecologic cancers (e.g., BRCA mutation, Lynch syndrome).
- Staging, debulking, or treatment of a known gynecologic malignancy.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination by the Gynecologic Oncologist.
- Diagnostic imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT) and blood tests (including tumor markers like CA-125).
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss the surgical plan, potential outcomes, and risks.
- Bowel preparation may be required for certain major abdominal surgeries.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the procedure if surgery is planned.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and blood clots (DVT/PE).
- Injury to nearby organs such as the bladder, ureters, or intestines.
- Formation of fistulas (abnormal connections between organs).
- Lymphedema (swelling in the legs) after lymph node dissection.
- Early menopause and loss of fertility if ovaries are removed.
- Potential need for a stoma (colostomy/ileostomy) in very extensive surgeries.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and gradual mobilization.
- Incision care and monitoring for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Gradual return to normal activities; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, review pathology reports, and plan adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy/radiation) if needed.
- Emotional and psychological support, as cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging.
- Possible referral to a dietitian for nutritional support to aid healing.
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Typical hospital stay: 3-10 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gynae oncology in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gynae oncology in India include Cytecare Hospital, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform gynae oncology. MediFyr helps you compare gynecologic oncologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for gynae oncology compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Gynae Oncology in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gynecologic oncology teams and experience managing patients undergoing gynae oncology.
Rohan Smith, a 42-year-old transgender man,...
Rohan Smith, a 42-year-old transgender man, had been on testosterone therapy for 15 years. He had not seen a gynecologist in over a decade due to significant gender dysphoria and fear of being misunderstood. He began experiencing persistent pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding, which he initially dismissed. After months of worsening symptoms, his primary care doctor, aware of his history, urgently referred him to a gynecologic oncologist with experience in transgender care. The doctor was compassionate, using affirming language and explaining that while his cervix and uterus were atrophic from testosterone, cancer was still a possibility. Rohan underwent a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, which confirmed Stage 1B endometrial cancer. The surgical team was respectful of his identity throughout. His recovery was physically straightforward, but emotionally complex. He felt relief at the cancer diagnosis being treatable and at the removal of organs that caused him dysphoria, but also grief and anxiety over the cancer itself. Post-surgery, with clear margins and no need for further treatment, he felt a profound sense of survival and a renewed focus on his long-term health, finally engaging with a healthcare system that saw him for who he was.
Gynecologic Oncologists for Gynae Oncology
Explore experienced gynecologic oncologists who regularly perform gynae oncology and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 44 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 29 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 8 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 18 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
- Gynecologic Oncologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata