Fibroids, adenomyosis, heavy periods or a prolapse can reach the point where surgery is discussed. Dr Swati Shah performs laparoscopic, robotic and open uterus surgery at Apollo Hospital, Gandhinagar. Not every one of these conditions needs an operation — that discussion comes first, and if an alternative is reasonable in your case you will be told about it. If you have already been advised surgery elsewhere, send your reports for a second opinion before you decide.
OPD, Ahmedabad
Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar
Surgical Oncology
Years of Experience
Dr Swati Shah, MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology), is a cancer surgeon for women’s and urological cancers at Apollo Hospital, Gandhinagar, with 18 years of experience in cancer surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic pelvic surgery.
Outside cancer, hysterectomy is the one operation she performs — for fibroids, adenomyosis, heavy menstrual bleeding and prolapse. Because she is also a cancer surgeon, a difficult hysterectomy, or a uterus that may hide a cancer, is managed within the same unit rather than referred on. For pregnancy, fertility, PCOS or infections, please see a gynecologist.
Consultation at Gota, Ahmedabad. Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar.
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi,
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi
Performs hysterectomy by robotic, laparoscopic and open approaches
Hysterectomy for cancer, and for fibroids,
adenomyosis, heavy bleeding or prolapse
18 years of experience in cancer surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic pelvic surgery
Bring your scan, Pap smear and biopsy reports for an opinion before surgery
Robotic – the surgeon operates through a few small incisions using a console that gives magnified 3D vision and instruments that rotate further than the human wrist. Used where precision in a confined pelvis matters.
Laparoscopic – keyhole surgery through small incisions with a camera.
Open – a single larger incision, used where the uterus is very large, where there is extensive scarring from previous surgery, or where it is otherwise the safer choice.
Which one suits you depends on the size of the uterus, previous operations, and what is found on examination and scan. It is decided with you, not for you.
| Robotic / Laparoscopic | Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital stay | Usually 1–2 days | Usually 3–5 days |
| Back to light activity | Around 1–2 weeks | Around 3–4 weeks |
| Back to full activity | Around 4 weeks | Around 6 weeks |
These are typical ranges. Yours will depend on the operation performed and your own recovery.
Hysterectomy at Apollo Hospital, Gandhinagar typically ranges from ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000, depending on the approach used, the room category, and length of stay.
All major insurers and TPAs are accepted, and we handle cashless pre-authorisation. Send us your policy details on WhatsApp and we will confirm your cover before you are admitted.
Send your sonography report on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether surgery is likely to be needed, and which approach would suit.
If you have already been advised surgery elsewhere, send those reports too — a second opinion before you decide costs you nothing.
Surgery of the uterus is considered for several conditions, including:
Not every one of these needs an operation. Many are managed without surgery, and that discussion comes first.
Dr Swati Shah removes the uterus (hysterectomy) for non-cancer conditions such as fibroids, adenomyosis, heavy bleeding and prolapse, and for cancers of the womb, cervix and ovary. Which hysterectomy you need depends on the reason for it.
A hysterectomy for cancer is a different operation from one for fibroids. It removes more tissue, it is planned around the biopsy and scan results, and the approach is chosen for the cancer, not for convenience.
Dr Swati Shah, MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology), operates at Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar and sees patients at the Gota OPD, Ahmedabad.
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| Operation | What is removed | Usually done for | Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hysterectomy | Uterus and cervix. The ovaries are often kept. | Fibroids, adenomyosis, heavy bleeding, prolapse | Robotic, laparoscopic or open, decided with you |
| Total hysterectomy with both ovaries and tubes | Uterus, cervix, both ovaries and both tubes, with lymph node assessment when needed | Womb cancer, atypical hyperplasia | Keyhole (laparoscopic or robotic) wherever it is safely possible |
| Radical hysterectomy | Uterus, cervix, the tissue around the cervix, the top of the vagina and the pelvic lymph nodes | Early cervical cancer | Open operation only |
| Hysterectomy within ovarian cancer surgery | Uterus, both ovaries and tubes, the omentum and any visible disease | Ovarian cancer | Planned for each patient |
Why radical hysterectomy is done open: for cervical cancer, trials found that keyhole and robotic radical hysterectomy gave worse survival than open surgery. So Dr Swati Shah does not offer keyhole or robotic radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. For womb cancer the evidence points the other way, and keyhole surgery is preferred.
A gynaecologist looks after periods, pregnancy, fertility and most non-cancer problems. Dr Swati Shah is a cancer surgeon. Outside cancer, the one gynaecological operation she performs is hysterectomy. For cancer of the womb, cervix or ovary, see gynae cancer surgery with Dr Swati Shah.
Read about hysterectomy in Hindi: बच्चेदानी निकालने का ऑपरेशन (हिस्टेरेक्टॉमी) · in Gujarati: ગર્ભાશય કાઢવાનું ઓપરેશન (હિસ્ટરેક્ટોમી).
Call to book a time. Bring your sonography report, any biopsy or MRI report, and notes of previous operations.
Last updated: 2 October 2026
I underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy under Dr. Swati Shah. She is highly skilled, experienced, and handled the surgery with great precision. My recovery was smooth, and I am very satisfied with the care and treatment provided. Highly recommended.
Somya Kalal · Mar 2026 · Google review
I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Swati Shah, for successfully performing a Robotic Hysterectomy for my mother. Their professionalism, clear communication, and surgical expertise instilled confidence throughout the entire process. Dr. Swati Shah's attention to detail and post-operative care ensured a seamless recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Swati Shah.
Yatharth Bhatnagar · Oct 2023 · Google review
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That depends on whether the ovaries are removed, not on whether the uterus is removed. In many hysterectomies the ovaries are left in place, and when they are, they carry on producing hormones and menopause arrives at its natural time. Periods stop, because the uterus is gone, but that is a separate thing from menopause. Whether your ovaries need to be removed is decided by your age and the reason for the operation, and it is discussed with you beforehand.
Often, yes. Depending on the condition, medication, a hormonal intrauterine device, or a procedure that treats the fibroid while leaving the uterus in place may be options. Surgery is considered when symptoms are affecting daily life, when other measures have been tried, or when the findings make it the right choice. If an alternative is reasonable in your case, you will be told about it.
Yes. Send your reports on WhatsApp and you will be told whether the advice you have been given matches what we would recommend, and why.
Hysterectomy at Apollo Hospital, Gandhinagar typically ranges from ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000, depending on the approach, room category and length of stay. All major insurers and TPAs are accepted and cashless pre-authorisation is handled by the team. Send your policy details and your cover is confirmed before admission.
Your sonography report is the most useful single document. If you have had an MRI, a biopsy or a previous operation note, send those too.
Usually 1–2 days after laparoscopic or robotic surgery, and 3–5 days after open surgery. These are typical ranges and yours will depend on the operation performed.
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery are performed through a few small incisions. Open surgery uses a single larger incision. Which approach suits you depends on the size of the uterus and your previous operations.
Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar. Consultation is at Gota, Ahmedabad.
Send your sonography report on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether surgery is likely to be needed, and which approach would suit. If you have already been advised surgery elsewhere, send those reports too.
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