Apollo Multispeciality Hospital in Kolkata used cutting-edge robotic surgery to treat a case of recurring cervical cancer, which was a major medical achievement. Dr. Monika Meena, an expert in robotic surgery and gynecological oncology at the hospital, oversaw the procedure.

After a PET-CT scan revealed a recurrence of cervical cancer as a 2 cm lesion in the cervix, the patient, a 55-year-old postmenopausal lady, came to Apollo Multispeciality Hospital in Kolkata. Six months ago, she underwent radiation and chemotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer (stage 3). When the cancer came back, a thorough assessment at Apollo showed that it had only spread to the original spot and had not spread to any other organs.

After a thorough assessment, the patient was advised of a surgery in the form of a salvage hysterectomy and removal of the disease, a challenging procedure performed when cancer returns after radiation therapy. Because of radiation-induced scarring and tissue stiffness, which raise the likelihood of problems, these procedures are regarded as high-risk. Despite these difficulties, Dr. Monika Meena and her team decided to use robotic surgery, which offers the best surgical results and increased precision.

The uterus, cervix, and surrounding tissues were successfully removed by robotic surgery. There was little blood loss during the procedure. Because robotic surgery is minimally invasive, the patient was able to walk that same day and was released the next day. The recurring malignancy was eliminated, according to a laboratory analysis of the excised tissue.

Regarding the case, Dr. Monika Meena stated that postmenopausal bleeding needs to be assessed right away and should never be disregarded. Complete therapy with positive results is achievable if the cancer is discovered early. She continued by saying that even in high-risk circumstances, doctors can safely undertake complicated cancer surgeries thanks to cutting-edge technologies like robotic surgery. Due to smaller incisions and reduced blood loss, as was the case with the patient mentioned above, it also facilitates the patient’s extremely quick postoperative recovery.

This successful instance emphasizes the significance of identifying early warning signs and symptoms and promptly intervening for treatment, all under the guise of January being cervical cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer can still be prevented with vaccination, and screening tests are available. To improve outcomes for women with cervical cancer, access to sophisticated care is essential.

Priyanka Dutta