The short answer: Surgery is the main treatment for most endometrial cancers (cancer of the womb lining; in Hindi often searched as bachedani ka operation, बच्चेदानी का ऑपरेशन). The usual operation removes the womb and cervix, both fallopian tubes and usually both ovaries, and checks the nearby lymph glands, often by sentinel lymph node mapping. For most early cancers it can be done by keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic surgery, with a hospital stay of often about 3–4 days. Whether you need any treatment after surgery depends on the final report. At KD Hospital, Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway, Ahmedabad, Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, an ESGO-certified, fellowship-trained gynaecological oncologist with 12+ years of experience, performs open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for womb cancer.
On this page
- What is endometrial cancer surgery?
- Why KD Hospital for this surgery
- Who is a candidate
- What to expect
- How to book
- FAQs
What is endometrial cancer surgery?
For most women the operation has three parts:
- Removing the womb and cervix (total hysterectomy) with both tubes and usually both ovaries (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy). In some younger women with a very early, low-grade cancer, keeping the ovaries may be discussed.
- Checking the lymph glands: in sentinel lymph node mapping, a dye is injected into the cervix during the operation, and the first lymph glands it reaches are removed and examined in detail. Most women then do not need all the glands removed, which lowers the risk of long-term leg swelling (lymphoedema).
- Looking for spread inside the tummy, with samples where needed.
If the cancer has spread further, a larger open operation may be needed, and some women are treated first with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone tablets instead. Selected younger women with a very early, low-grade cancer who want children may be offered hormone treatment instead of surgery at first. The operation can be open, laparoscopic or robotic; how the choice is made is explained in uterine cancer surgery options.
At KD Hospital, the operation is planned and performed by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, a fellowship-trained gynaecological oncosurgeon, with input from medical oncology, radiation oncology, anaesthesia, pathology and radiology.
For context, see our guide to uterine cancer care, our endometrial cancer overview and our page on robotic surgery. Authoritative external guidance: NCCN Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer and ESGO Endometrial Cancer Guidelines.
Why KD Hospital, Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway for endometrial cancer surgery?
KD Hospital is a well-established multi-specialty hospital with comprehensive oncology, advanced imaging and pathology support. Specifically for endometrial cancer surgery, the centre offers advanced imaging suite, on-site pathology, dedicated oncology ward, well-equipped surgical theatres. KD Hospital also has a surgical robot and laparoscopy (keyhole) facilities, so open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for womb cancer can all be done here. These features matter for cancer surgery because:
- Single-team continuity: Dr. Nishtha personally manages your case from consultation through surgery and follow-up. You do not get passed between rotating team members.
- Multidisciplinary tumour board: complex cases are discussed jointly with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and radiology before final treatment decisions.
- Established infrastructure: KD Hospital’s advanced imaging suite, on-site pathology, dedicated oncology ward, well-equipped surgical theatres mean intra-operative imaging, frozen-section pathology, and post-operative critical care are available on site.
- Proximity for patients in west Ahmedabad: Gota, Vandematram, Chandlodia, north-west Ahmedabad reach the hospital within a short drive, making post-op follow-up logistically simple.
Who is a candidate for endometrial cancer surgery?
Most women with endometrial (womb) cancer have surgery as their first treatment. Surgery may not come first if the cancer has spread widely, if you are not fit for an operation, or, in selected young women with very early, low-grade cancer, if keeping fertility is the priority; radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone treatment may then be used instead or first. The decision is individualised after review of:
- Histopathology / biopsy reports confirming diagnosis and grade
- Imaging (ultrasound, CT or MRI) to assess local extent and stage
- Tumour markers (CA-125, CEA, HE4 — where relevant)
- Performance status, comorbidities and patient preferences (including fertility wishes)
- Prior treatment history (neoadjuvant chemotherapy, prior surgery)
For an individualised assessment, please bring all of these reports to your consultation, or share them on WhatsApp in advance.
What to expect with endometrial cancer surgery
For early womb cancer, large trials (such as LAP2 and LACE, which reported long-term results between 2012 and 2017) found that keyhole surgery controls the cancer about as well as open surgery, usually with less pain and a shorter stay. Sentinel lymph node mapping, now the preferred approach in early-stage disease, means most women avoid removal of all the lymph glands. Neither suits everyone, and your surgeon will explain what fits your case. The typical patient journey at KD Hospital looks like this:
- Initial consultation — review of reports, examination, plan discussion (45–60 minutes).
- Investigations — any additional imaging or tests required to complete staging.
- Multidisciplinary discussion — case reviewed at tumour board where appropriate.
- Surgery planning — admission, pre-op review with anaesthesia, consent discussion.
- Surgery and recovery — procedure performed at KD Hospital. After keyhole or robotic surgery the hospital stay is often about 3–4 days; it is usually longer after open surgery.
- Final report and further treatment — the womb and lymph glands are examined under the microscope. Many women with early cancer need no further treatment. Others are advised internal radiotherapy to the top of the vagina (vaginal brachytherapy), external radiotherapy (about 25 sessions over about 5 weeks) or chemotherapy, depending on the stage, grade and other findings.
- Follow-up — first review at 1–2 weeks post-discharge, then 3-monthly for 2 years, then 6-monthly to year 5.
Possible risks
Like any operation, surgery for womb cancer has risks, which your surgeon will explain for your situation: bleeding, infection, blood clots in the legs or lungs and, less often, injury to the bladder, bowel or ureters (the tubes from the kidneys). Removing lymph glands can cause leg swelling (lymphoedema), which is less likely when only sentinel glands are removed. A keyhole or robotic operation sometimes has to be changed to open surgery for safety. Removing the ovaries brings on menopause if you have not yet reached it, and after a hysterectomy pregnancy is no longer possible.
How to book endometrial cancer surgery at KD Hospital, Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway
Consultations for endometrial cancer surgery with Dr. Nishtha at KD Hospital are by prior appointment. To book:
- Call or WhatsApp: +91 76988 00333
- Online: Book an appointment
- Second opinion: Request a free 10-minute report review
For patients travelling from outside Ahmedabad, mention this at booking so the team can group consultation, investigations, and pre-op work-up into the fewest possible visits. For typical package ranges, see endometrial cancer surgery cost in Ahmedabad.
FAQs — Endometrial Cancer Surgery at KD Hospital, Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway
Where exactly is KD Hospital and how do I reach it for a endometrial cancer surgery consultation?
KD Hospital is located at Vaishnodevi Circle, SG Highway in Ahmedabad. The hospital is reachable from Gota, Vandematram, Chandlodia, north-west Ahmedabad within a comfortable drive. Patients arriving from outside Ahmedabad can plan a single-day consultation by booking in advance on +91 76988 00333.
Why choose KD Hospital for endometrial cancer surgery rather than a generalist?
KD Hospital is a well-established multi-specialty hospital with comprehensive oncology, advanced imaging and pathology support. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel performs endometrial cancer surgery here with full multidisciplinary support — advanced imaging suite, on-site pathology, dedicated oncology ward, well-equipped surgical theatres. This combination of fellowship-trained surgeon, dedicated oncology infrastructure, and tumour-board case review is associated with better outcomes than non-specialist settings.
Who is a candidate for endometrial cancer surgery at KD Hospital?
Most women with womb cancer have surgery first, but not all: some are treated first with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone treatment, depending on the stage and their health. Eligibility is confirmed after review of imaging (ultrasound, CT or MRI), biopsy or histopathology reports, and tumour markers. A consultation with Dr. Nishtha allows a personalised treatment plan to be formulated.
How long is the hospital stay after endometrial cancer surgery at KD Hospital?
After keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic surgery for early womb cancer, the stay is often about 3–4 days; after open surgery it is usually longer. Dr. Nishtha’s team plans discharge individually.
Can I get a second opinion before deciding on endometrial cancer surgery at KD Hospital?
Yes. Dr. Nishtha provides independent second opinions on diagnosis, staging, and proposed treatment plans. You can share reports on WhatsApp (+91 76988 00333) before the consultation so the meeting focuses on your specific decision.
What is sentinel lymph node mapping, and why is it done?
Lymph glands are usually the first place womb cancer spreads outside the womb, and knowing whether they contain cancer helps decide whether you need radiotherapy or chemotherapy after surgery. In sentinel lymph node mapping, a dye is injected into the cervix during the operation, and the first glands it reaches are removed and checked in detail. Most women then avoid removal of all the glands, which lowers the risk of long-term leg swelling (lymphoedema).
Will my ovaries be removed during surgery for womb cancer?
Usually yes: both ovaries and tubes are normally removed with the womb. In some younger women before menopause with a very early, low-grade cancer, keeping the ovaries may be discussed. If the ovaries are removed before menopause, menopause symptoms start after the operation; your doctor will talk with you about how to manage them.
Will I need radiotherapy or chemotherapy after surgery?
Not always. It depends on the final report: the stage, the type and grade of the cancer, how deep it has grown into the womb muscle (myometrial invasion), whether cancer cells are seen in small vessels (LVSI), and molecular markers. Many women with early, low-risk cancer need no further treatment. Others are advised vaginal brachytherapy, external radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, MBBS, DGO, DNB, Fellowship Gynaecological Oncology, ESGO-certified.