Cytoreductive Surgery: When and Why It Is Needed
Cytoreductive (debulking) surgery aims to remove all visible ovarian cancer. When it is needed, who may be suitable, the risks, recovery and how it fits with chemotherapy.
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Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
When to See a Gynaecological Oncologist: 7 Warning Signs
You do not need a cancer diagnosis to see a gynaecological oncologist. Here are 7 symptoms that warrant a specialist consultation.
Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes and When to Worry
Most bleeding after menopause has a harmless cause, but every episode should be checked. What causes it, and which signs mean you should be seen sooner.
HPV and Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
HPV is the necessary cause of virtually all cervical cancers. Vaccination, screening, and early treatment of precancerous lesions can prevent it.
Endometriosis and Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Shows
Endometriosis is linked to a small increase in ovarian cancer risk. A specialist explains what the evidence means and when to seek review.
Gynaecological Cancer Treatment in Ahmedabad
What to look for in a gynaecological cancer centre — surgeon credentials, MDT, robotic surgery, HIPEC, and international benchmarking.
Gynaecological Cancer Care in Ahmedabad for Patients from Surat, Vadodara and Gandhinagar
Patients from Surat, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar can access subspecialist gynaecological oncology care in Ahmedabad.
Vulvar Cancer Surgery: What Will Be Removed and What Is Recovery Like?
What happens during vulvar cancer surgery? Understand what may be removed, groin lymph nodes, pain, wounds, urination, sex and recovery at home.
Vulvar Cancer: Warning Signs, Risk Factors and When to See a Specialist
Most vulval itching, lumps and skin changes are not cancer. A lump, sore or patch that does not settle in a few weeks should be checked by a doctor; vulvar cancer is often very treatable when found early.
Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Radiation, Surgery and What to Expect
Radiation therapy is the primary treatment for most vaginal cancers. Surgery plays a role in select cases. A gynaecological oncologist explains the treatment landscape.