Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Gynaecological Surgery in Pune

What is laparoscopic surgery and how does it work?

During a laparoscopy, a thin telescope with a small camera is passed through a keyhole cut near the navel, giving a magnified view of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes on a monitor. Fine instruments are introduced through one or two more small cuts to carry out the procedure. Because the surgeon operates through these small openings rather than a wide incision, the approach is described as minimal-access surgery.

Before any procedure, Dr Bhavna reviews your history, examination findings and relevant scans or blood tests, then discusses whether laparoscopy is appropriate for your situation.

Which gynaecological conditions can be treated with keyhole surgery?

Laparoscopy is used for a range of conditions. These include removal or drainage of ovarian cysts, treatment of certain uterine fibroids, and management of ectopic pregnancy, where a pregnancy develops outside the uterus and needs timely attention.

Dr Bhavna also performs laparoscopic hysterectomy for suitable cases, such as symptomatic fibroids, adenomyosis or abnormal uterine bleeding that has not settled with other treatment. Hysterectomy is only considered after other options have been discussed, and whether a laparoscopic approach is right for you is decided after a detailed evaluation.

A diagnostic laparoscopy may be advised to look directly at the pelvic organs when the cause of ongoing pelvic pain, or difficulty conceiving, is not clear from scans alone. Findings such as endometriosis or adhesions can sometimes be identified and addressed during the same procedure. The right approach is always decided case by case.

What are the benefits compared with open surgery?

Because the incisions are small, keyhole surgery is generally associated with less post-operative pain, smaller scars and, for many women, a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to everyday activities than open surgery. The magnified camera view also helps the surgeon see the pelvic organs in detail.

Not every condition is suitable for a laparoscopic approach, and in some situations open surgery remains the safer choice. Dr Bhavna will explain, in Hindi, English or Marathi, why a particular method is being recommended for you.

Where are the surgeries performed?

Consultations, pre-surgical assessment and follow-up take place at Dr Bhavna's Women's Clinic in Life Republic Township, Marunji. The surgery itself is carried out through attached hospitals in and around Hinjewadi, where operating-theatre facilities and anaesthesia support are available.

Women from Marunji, Hinjewadi Phases 1 to 3, Wakad, Punawale and Tathawade can discuss their condition at the clinic first. You will receive clear guidance on preparation, the day of surgery, and recovery, along with written or verbal aftercare instructions.