The short answer: Surgery is the main treatment for most ovarian cancers (andashay ka cancer, अंडाशय का कैंसर; many people search for it as ovary ka operation). The aim is to find out how far the cancer has spread and to remove all the visible tumour. Early cancer is usually treated with a staging operation; advanced cancer needs a larger operation called cytoreductive (debulking) surgery, sometimes after a few cycles of chemotherapy first. At Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, an ESGO-certified gynaecological oncologist, sees patients and performs open and laparoscopic (keyhole) ovarian cancer surgery. Welcare does not have a surgical robot and does not offer HIPEC (garam chemo): if either is advised for you, the operation is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, and you can still have your consultations at Welcare.
On this page
- What is ovarian cancer surgery?
- Why Welcare Speciality Hospital for this surgery
- Who is a candidate
- What to expect
- How to book
- FAQs
What is ovarian cancer surgery?
Ovarian cancer surgery is not one single operation. What is done depends on the stage, your age, whether you hope to have children, and whether you have already had chemotherapy:
- Staging surgery for early cancer: removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and womb and the fatty apron in the tummy (omentum), with samples from the lining of the tummy and often the lymph glands, to check whether the cancer has spread. In selected young women with very early disease, the womb and the other ovary can sometimes be kept (fertility-preserving surgery).
- Cytoreductive (debulking) surgery for advanced cancer: a longer, open operation to remove all visible cancer, which may include parts of the bowel or other organs in the tummy. It is done either first (upfront) or after about 3 cycles of chemotherapy (interval surgery).
Leaving no visible tumour behind is one of the most important factors in how well treatment works, so this decision is planned carefully. Most advanced ovarian cancers need open surgery. Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) can help to confirm the diagnosis and to judge whether all the tumour can be removed, and it may suit selected early cancers. Robotic surgery may suit selected early ovarian cancers, but it is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, not at Welcare.
At Welcare Speciality Hospital, open and laparoscopic ovarian cancer surgery is performed by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, an ESGO-certified gynaecological oncosurgeon, with input from medical oncology, radiation oncology, anaesthesia, pathology and radiology.
For broader information, see our guide to ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, our page on cytoreductive (debulking) surgery and, if HIPEC has been mentioned to you, who HIPEC may suit. Authoritative external guidance: ESGO/ESMO/ESP Consensus Conference recommendations for ovarian cancer and National Cancer Institute Ovarian Cancer Treatment Summary.
Why Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad for ovarian cancer surgery?
Welcare Speciality Hospital is focused specialist care with personalised consultation access and dedicated surgical facilities. For ovarian 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 and does not offer HIPEC; if your plan includes either, the surgery 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 ovarian cancer surgery?
Most women with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer will need surgery at some point, and some rarer types (germ cell and sex cord-stromal tumours) are also treated with surgery. But surgery is not always the first step. If scans suggest that not all the tumour can be removed safely at first, or if you need time to become fit for a major operation, chemotherapy is often given first (usually about 3 cycles), followed by interval surgery. A small number of women are not fit for major surgery and are treated with chemotherapy alone. HIPEC (heated chemotherapy during surgery) is considered only for selected stage 3, sometimes stage 4, cancers when all visible tumour can be removed and you are fit; it is not needed for everyone. 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. This checklist can help when preparing for a specialist appointment.
What to expect with ovarian cancer surgery
When the aim is to remove all visible cancer, it helps to have the operation planned and done by a specialist gynaecological oncology team, because how completely the tumour is removed matters for the outcome. Whether your operation is done at Welcare or at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital depends on how extensive it is and whether robotic surgery or HIPEC 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 or HIPEC, if advised, at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. After keyhole surgery the stay is typically 3–4 days. After cytoreductive surgery it is usually about 10–14 days, with gentle activity for about 4–6 weeks and full recovery over about 3–4 months. With HIPEC the stay is usually 10–14 days, including about 3–5 days in intensive care.
- Final report and further treatment — the removed tissue is examined under the microscope (histopathology). Most women with ovarian cancer also need chemotherapy, usually carboplatin and paclitaxel every 3 weeks; the team explains whether you need it and when.
- Follow-up — first review at 1–2 weeks post-discharge, then 3-monthly for 2 years, then 6-monthly to year 5.
Possible risks and side effects
Like any major operation, ovarian cancer surgery carries risks, which your surgeon will explain for your situation. These include bleeding (sometimes needing a blood transfusion), infection, blood clots in the legs or lungs, and a slow return of bowel function after a large operation. If part of the bowel is removed, there is a risk of a leak where it is joined, and occasionally a temporary stoma (bag) is needed. Removing both ovaries brings on menopause in women who have not yet reached it, and removing the womb means you can no longer become pregnant. Larger operations, and HIPEC, carry higher risks and a longer recovery than staging or keyhole surgery.
How to book ovarian cancer surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
Consultations for ovarian 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.
FAQs — Ovarian Cancer Surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
Where exactly is Welcare Speciality Hospital and how do I reach it for a ovarian 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 ovarian 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) ovarian cancer surgery here, with specialist consultation rooms, surgical theatres and post-operative care. Robotic surgery and HIPEC are not done at Welcare; if advised for you, they are done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. This combination of specialist surgeon, dedicated oncology infrastructure, and tumour-board case review is associated with better outcomes than non-specialist settings.
Who is a candidate for ovarian cancer surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital?
Most women with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer need surgery at some stage, but the timing differs: some have surgery first, and others have chemotherapy first and surgery afterwards. 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 ovarian cancer surgery at Welcare Speciality Hospital?
Hospital stay depends on the specific procedure and patient recovery. After laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery the typical stay is 3–4 days. After cytoreductive (debulking) surgery it is usually about 10–14 days, and full recovery takes about 3–4 months. HIPEC, which is done at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital, usually means 10–14 days in hospital, including about 3–5 days in intensive care. Dr. Nishtha’s team plans discharge protocols individually.
Is HIPEC or 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 and does not offer HIPEC. If your plan includes HIPEC (heated chemotherapy given during surgery, used only for selected advanced cancers) or robotic surgery (for selected early cancers), Dr. Nishtha performs it at Sterling Hospitals or KD Hospital. Your consultations and follow-up can still be at Welcare. Most women with ovarian cancer do not need HIPEC.
Can ovarian cancer be removed by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)?
Sometimes. Laparoscopy can be used to confirm the diagnosis, to judge whether all the tumour can be removed, and for some early cancers. Most advanced ovarian cancers need open surgery so that all visible tumour can be removed safely. If a cyst or mass might be cancer, the aim is to remove it whole without breaking it, which can also decide the approach. Your surgeon will explain which approach suits you.
Can I get a second opinion before deciding on ovarian 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.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, MBBS, DGO, DNB, Fellowship Gynaecological Oncology, ESGO-certified.