Fortis Hospital - American woman came to India because of affordable and immediate surgery facility compared to America

Noida: Using its medical expertise and state-of-the-art medical technology, Fortis Noida performed successful robot-assisted myomectomy surgery on a 32-year-old US-based patient. The patient had been married for four years and was suffering from painful menstruation and inability to conceive. An earlier ultrasound examination in the US revealed two large fibroids within her uterine muscles. The size of one fibroid was approximately 5 cm, while the size of the other was approximately 10 cm. The large fibroid was putting pressure on the lining and cavity of her uterus, causing pain and other troublesome symptoms and infertility.

For this 32-year-old US-based woman, fibroids had become a cause of great distress and despair and her condition was worsening with each passing day. Due to the serious condition of the patient, it was necessary to remove these fibroids to reduce her symptoms and increase her chances of pregnancy. He was facing many challenges in getting timely surgical assistance in America. Not only was the waiting time for surgery unnecessarily long, but the costs associated with it were also very high. This prompted him to look for alternative options. The patient came to India and consulted doctors at Fortis Hospital in Noida. Upon examining the patient, the doctors recommended robotic-assisted myomectomy surgery to remove the fibroids.

Dr. Anjana Singh, Director and HOD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fortis Hospital Noida, said, “Robot-assisted myomectomy helps the surgeon to insert instruments and a small camera through small incisions in the lower abdomen. Can see the area better. Surgical instruments are used in this procedure using a robotic controller. The advanced dexterity of the robotic arms allows careful removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus. The operation is performed using robotic technology. Pain after surgery is reduced, making the healing process more comfortable. It also offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, including smaller incisions, less blood loss, faster recovery, and minimal scarring. The surgery was planned after the patient's menstrual cycle to avoid increased bleeding. We took full advantage of all the features of robotic assistance in terms of accuracy of surgery and no blood loss, shorter hospital stay. Also, the patient did not require blood transfusion during or after the surgery. His recovery after the operation was stable. It was very gratifying to see him smiling in the evening on the day of surgery.