Indore

Indore is one of the best-connected MP cities to Ahmedabad:

• By flight — direct daily flights from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (Indore) to Ahmedabad. Flight time approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. The most convenient option.
• By road — approximately 400 km via NH47 and NH48 through Dahod and Godhra. Journey time 5.5 to 6.5 hours on well-maintained national highways.
• By train — direct services including the Indore–Ahmedabad Express. Journey time approximately 8–10 hours, with overnight options.

Compare with current alternatives:

• Indore to Nagpur — 580 km, 8+ hours by road — farther than Ahmedabad
• Indore to Mumbai — 585 km, 9+ hours by road or 1.5-hour flight
• Indore to Bangalore — 1,200 km, 2+ hour flight, significantly higher cost
• Indore to Ahmedabad — 400 km, 1.25-hour flight or 6-hour drive — the closest major centre with comprehensive gynaecological oncosurgery

Geography matters in cancer care. The earlier a patient accesses the right specialist, the better the outcome — and travel barriers delay treatment. For Indore patients, Ahmedabad offers clear advantages:

• Proximity — Ahmedabad is the nearest major centre with ESGO-certified gynaecological oncosurgery. Closer than Nagpur, Mumbai, and far closer than Bangalore or Delhi.
• Complete treatment spectrum — robotic cancer surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC, cytoreductive surgery, radical hysterectomy, fertility-preserving surgery, and multidisciplinary tumour board management. No need to be referred elsewhere for any aspect of gynaecological cancer treatment.
• Road accessibility — the NH47/NH48 corridor between Indore and Ahmedabad is one of the best highway routes in Central India. Many Indore families drive to Ahmedabad for treatment, allowing flexibility in scheduling.
• Cultural and language familiarity — Ahmedabad’s proximity to MP means patients find the healthcare environment more familiar than distant metro cities.
• Cost advantage — treatment costs in Ahmedabad are typically lower than Mumbai or Bangalore, with equivalent quality of care.

Women in Indore should seek a gynaecological oncology consultation for:

• Ovarian cancer at any stage — the first surgery is the most important determinant of survival. Cytoreductive surgery, staging, and HIPEC require a fellowship-trained gynaecological oncosurgeon.
• Cervical cancer requiring radical surgery — radical hysterectomy with lymph node dissection is fundamentally different from a simple hysterectomy and must be performed by a specialist.
• Endometrial cancer — particularly high-risk subtypes (serous, clear cell, carcinosarcoma) that require comprehensive staging and potentially aggressive adjuvant treatment.
• Peritoneal surface malignancies — patients who may benefit from HIPEC or PIPAC for peritoneal disease from ovarian, primary peritoneal, or gastrointestinal cancers.
• Recurrent or treatment-resistant disease — when initial treatment has not controlled the cancer and complex surgical decisions are needed.
• Second opinions — before committing to a surgical plan proposed by a general gynaecologist or surgical oncologist.

Contact the practice at +91 76988 00333. No referral is required.

The care pathway for Indore patients is structured to work around the travel distance:

1. Remote report review — send imaging CDs, biopsy reports, and blood work via WhatsApp or courier for preliminary assessment
2. Consultation — fly or drive to Ahmedabad with all original reports. Morning flights allow same-day consultation and return.
3. Pre-operative workup — all routine tests can be completed in Indore with specific guidance from the team
4. Surgery — in Ahmedabad. Hospital stay varies by procedure (1–2 nights for robotic surgery, 7–10 days for HIPEC). Guest houses near all three hospitals are available for family.
5. Adjuvant treatment — chemotherapy and radiation can be administered at your Indore cancer centre under Dr. Nishtha’s treatment protocol
6. Surveillance — scans, blood tests, and routine follow-up in Indore, with periodic specialist reviews in Ahmedabad