The short answer: Surgery is the main treatment for most endometrial (womb lining) cancers; in Hindi it is often searched as bachedani nikalne ka operation (बच्चेदानी निकालने का ऑपरेशन). The womb, cervix, tubes and usually both ovaries are removed, and the nearby lymph glands are checked. At Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, an ESGO-certified, fellowship-trained gynaecological oncologist with 12+ years of experience, sees patients and performs open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for womb cancer. For most early cancers, laparoscopic surgery means a hospital stay of often about 3–4 days. Welcare does not have a surgical robot: if robotic surgery suits you better, the operation is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, and you can still have your consultations and follow-up at Welcare.
On this page
- What is endometrial cancer surgery?
- Why Welcare Speciality Hospital for this surgery
- Who is a candidate
- What to expect
- How to book
- FAQs
What is endometrial cancer surgery?
The standard operation is a total hysterectomy (removing the womb and cervix) with removal of both fallopian tubes and usually both ovaries (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy), together with a check of the nearby lymph glands, often by sentinel lymph node mapping. At Welcare it is done in one of two ways:
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery through a few small cuts, which suits most early womb cancers when you are fit for it.
- Open surgery through one larger cut, which is safer when the womb is very large, the cancer seems to have spread inside the tummy, or keyhole surgery is not possible for you.
Robotic surgery is another form of keyhole surgery; it is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, not at Welcare. How the three approaches compare is explained in uterine cancer surgery options. Selected younger women with a very early, low-grade cancer who want children may be offered hormone treatment instead of surgery at first.
At Welcare Speciality Hospital, open and laparoscopic surgery for womb cancer is 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, if robotic surgery has been suggested to you, our page on robotic surgery at Sterling Hospitals and KD Hospital. Authoritative external guidance: NCCN Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer and ESGO Endometrial Cancer Guidelines.
Why Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad for endometrial cancer surgery?
Welcare Speciality Hospital is focused specialist care with personalised consultation access and dedicated surgical facilities. For womb cancer, the centre offers specialist consultation rooms, surgical theatres for open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and post-operative care. Welcare does not have a surgical robot; if robotic surgery is planned for you, it is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. 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: Welcare Speciality Hospital’s specialist consultation rooms, dedicated surgical theatres, post-op care mean intra-operative imaging, frozen-section pathology, and post-operative critical care are available on site.
- Consultations close to home: you can see Dr. Nishtha at Welcare for consultations and follow-up even when the operation itself is planned at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital.
Who is a candidate for endometrial cancer surgery?
Most women with endometrial (womb) cancer have an operation as their first treatment. It may not come first if the cancer has spread widely or you are not fit for surgery; radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone treatment may then be used. Selected young women with very early, low-grade cancer who want children may try hormone treatment 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
When laparoscopic surgery is suitable, it usually means less pain, a shorter stay and a quicker return to normal activity than open surgery. Large trials of early womb cancer (such as LAP2 and LACE, with long-term results reported between 2012 and 2017) found similar cancer results after keyhole and open surgery. Sentinel lymph node mapping means most women avoid removal of all the lymph glands. Whether your operation is done at Welcare or at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital depends on whether robotic surgery is planned. The typical patient journey 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 — open or laparoscopic surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital; robotic surgery, if advised, at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. After laparoscopic or robotic surgery the stay is often about 3–4 days; after open surgery it is usually longer.
- Final report and further treatment — the removed tissue is examined under the microscope (histopathology). Depending on the result, you may need no further treatment, or radiotherapy or chemotherapy; the team explains this at your follow-up visit.
- Follow-up — first review at 1–2 weeks post-discharge, then 3-monthly for 2 years, then 6-monthly to year 5.
Possible risks
Your surgeon will explain the risks for your situation. They include bleeding, infection and blood clots; less often, injury to the bladder, bowel or ureters (the tubes from the kidneys); and leg swelling (lymphoedema) if lymph glands are removed, which is less likely with sentinel node mapping. Sometimes a laparoscopic operation has to be changed to open surgery for safety. Removing the ovaries before menopause brings on menopause, and pregnancy is not possible after a hysterectomy.
How to book endometrial cancer surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
Consultations for endometrial cancer surgery with Dr. Nishtha at Welcare Speciality 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 Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
Where exactly is Welcare Speciality Hospital and how do I reach it for a endometrial cancer surgery consultation?
Welcare Speciality Hospital is in Ahmedabad. When you book, the team can share directions. Patients arriving from outside Ahmedabad can plan a single-day consultation by booking in advance on +91 76988 00333.
Why choose Welcare Speciality Hospital for endometrial cancer surgery rather than a generalist?
Welcare Speciality Hospital is focused specialist care with personalised consultation access and dedicated surgical facilities. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel performs open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for womb cancer here, with specialist consultation rooms, surgical theatres and post-operative care. Robotic surgery is not done at Welcare; if advised for you, it is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. 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 Welcare Speciality Hospital?
Most women with womb cancer have an operation first, but 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 Welcare Speciality Hospital?
After laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for early womb cancer, the stay is often about 3–4 days; after open surgery it is usually longer. If you have robotic surgery at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, the stay is similar to laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Nishtha’s team plans discharge individually.
Can I get a second opinion before deciding on endometrial cancer surgery at Welcare Speciality 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.
Is robotic surgery done at Welcare Speciality Hospital?
No. Welcare Speciality Hospital offers consultations and open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, but it does not have a surgical robot. If robotic surgery suits you better, Dr. Nishtha performs it at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, and your consultations and follow-up can still be at Welcare. For many early womb cancers, laparoscopic surgery is also a good keyhole option.
Can womb cancer be removed by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)?
Often, yes, for early womb cancer when you are fit for it. The womb is removed whole, usually through the vagina, so that the cancer is not broken up. Open surgery may be safer if the womb is very large, the cancer seems to have spread inside the tummy, or keyhole surgery is not possible because of earlier operations or other health problems. Your surgeon will explain which approach suits you.
How should I look after myself after a hysterectomy for womb cancer?
Start walking from the first day, as advised by the team, and increase activity gradually. Avoid heavy lifting for the first few weeks. Most women can resume sex about 6–8 weeks after surgery, once the team confirms healing. Contact the team promptly if you have fever, heavy bleeding, a foul-smelling discharge, increasing tummy pain, pain or swelling in a leg, or burning when passing urine.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, MBBS, DGO, DNB, Fellowship Gynaecological Oncology, ESGO-certified.