Rajkot

Ahmedabad is roughly 215 km from Rajkot. Most families drive or hire a car on the Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway, or take an express train or bus; the journey usually takes a few hours. Check the current timetable and leave early if you have a morning appointment. Your appointment will be at Sterling Hospitals (Sindhubhavan Road), KD Hospital or Welcare Speciality Hospital, so confirm which one before you leave.

Getting ready for the trip from Rajkot:

• Share reports first — send photos or scans of your ultrasound, CT/MRI, biopsy and blood reports on WhatsApp (+91 76988 00333) a few days before you travel.
• Pack the originals in one folder — scan CDs or films, biopsy reports (and slides or blocks if you have them), tumour marker tests such as CA-125, old discharge summaries and your medicine list. This guide lists the reports and documents to bring.
• Travel with a family member who can help remember what the doctor says.
• Expect a long day — extra blood tests or a scan may be advised on the same day, so plan your return journey with some margin.

Women in Rajkot are often initially evaluated by general gynaecologists who identify findings warranting specialist oncology input. Common referral scenarios include:

• Suspected or confirmed ovarian cancer — complex ovarian masses, elevated CA-125, or peritoneal disease requiring cytoreductive surgery. The first operation determines prognosis and should be performed by a trained oncosurgeon.
• Cervical cancer requiring radical surgery — radical hysterectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection, or fertility-preserving trachelectomy are specialist procedures.
• Endometrial cancer — particularly high-grade subtypes (serous, clear cell, carcinosarcoma) or cases with deep myometrial invasion requiring robotic staging surgery.
• Advanced or recurrent gynaecological cancer — patients who may benefit from HIPEC, PIPAC, or complex multi-visceral cytoreductive surgery.
• Complex surgical decisions — when the treatment plan involves robotic surgery, fertility preservation, or coordination with medical and radiation oncology.
• Second opinions — independent specialist review of diagnosis, imaging, pathology, and proposed treatment plans.

Dr. Nishtha’s practice is experienced in managing patients who travel from Rajkot and Saurashtra. The typical pathway:

1. Initial consultation — bring all existing reports (ultrasound, CT/MRI with CDs, blood work, biopsy reports). Mention when booking that you are travelling from Rajkot so the team can coordinate efficiently.
2. Pre-operative workup — blood tests, cardiac clearance, and routine investigations can often be completed in Rajkot, reducing the number of Ahmedabad visits.
3. Surgery — performed in Ahmedabad. Hospital stay depends on the procedure: often a few days after robotic (keyhole) surgery, and about 10–14 days after major cytoreductive surgery (removing all visible tumour from the abdomen), including a few days in intensive care if HIPEC is also done. Plan for a family member to stay in Ahmedabad during this time.
4. Adjuvant treatment — if chemotherapy or radiation is needed post-surgery, this can frequently be administered by a medical or radiation oncologist in Rajkot under Dr. Nishtha’s protocol and guidance.
5. Follow-up surveillance — the first review after surgery is in Ahmedabad. Later routine check-ups can sometimes be coordinated with your oncologist or gynaecologist in Rajkot, where appropriate; you would still come to Ahmedabad for treatment decisions, new symptoms or a worrying scan.

No referral letter is required. To arrange an Ahmedabad appointment, book online or contact the practice directly on +91 76988 00333 (call or WhatsApp), and mention that you are coming from Rajkot.