Ovarian Cancer Surgery in West Bengal
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Ovarian Cancer Surgery in West Bengal. Estimated cost: ₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000.
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What is Ovarian Cancer Surgery?
Surgical staging and debulking of ovarian cancer to remove as much tumor as possible
3-6 hours
5-10 days
6-8 weeks
₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000
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Why Ovarian Cancer Surgery Is Needed
This surgery is performed to treat ovarian cancer, which develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrolled in the ovarian tissue, often linked to genetic mutations like BRCA1/BRCA2, family history, or increasing age. Surgery aims to remove as much visible tumor as possible (debulking) and accurately determine how far the cancer has spread, guiding further treatment.
Signs You May Need Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Ovarian cancer often causes vague symptoms like bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly when eating, and urinary urgency or frequency, which are easy to mistake for less serious conditions. Because these symptoms are subtle and nonspecific, ovarian cancer is frequently diagnosed at a more advanced stage, making persistent symptoms lasting more than a few weeks important to report to a doctor.
Types of Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Debulking (cytoreductive) surgery removes the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and any visible tumor deposits from the abdomen and pelvis, aiming to leave no residual disease larger than a few millimeters. Staging surgery, often combined with debulking, involves careful sampling of lymph nodes and surrounding tissue to determine the exact cancer stage, guiding whether chemotherapy is given before or after surgery.
Hospitals offering Ovarian Cancer Surgery (1)
AMRI Hospitals
Multi-Specialty
Surgeons offering Ovarian Cancer Surgery (0)
No surgeons listed yet for this surgery in West Bengal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can ovarian cancer surgery be curative?
For early-stage cancer confined to the ovary, surgery combined with chemotherapy can achieve long-term remission, while more advanced cases focus on removing as much tumor as possible alongside systemic treatment.
Will I need chemotherapy along with surgery?
Most ovarian cancer patients receive chemotherapy either before or after surgery, and your gynecologic oncologist will determine the best sequence based on your specific stage and tumor characteristics.
How extensive is ovarian cancer surgery typically?
It often involves removing the uterus, both ovaries and tubes, nearby lymph nodes, and sometimes portions of other organs like the bowel or spleen if cancer has spread there.
What is the recovery time after this surgery?
Hospital stay is usually five to ten days, with full recovery over six to eight weeks, though chemotherapy may begin within a few weeks of surgery to maintain treatment momentum.
What determines the outlook after ovarian cancer surgery?
Prognosis depends heavily on the cancer stage at diagnosis and how completely the tumor could be removed during surgery, so discussing your specific pathology report with your oncologist gives the clearest picture.