New Tools May Help Predict If Testicular Cancer Comes Back
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Testicular cancer is a tough diagnosis that deeply affects patients and their loved ones. In Ahmedabad, Dr. Swati Shah performs surgery for testicular cancer. With 18 years of experience in treating testicular cancer and more than 10+ years in Robotic Surgery. She leads a testicular cancer team in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar. Consultations at the Gota OPD, Ahmedabad.
18 years of work experience
as a testicular cancer specialist
24+ Awards received by Dr. Shah for her achievements
MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
⦿ MS (General Surgery) : Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
⦿ DrNB Surgical Oncology : Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi.
⦿ Training in Uro Oncology & Robotic Surgery from the pioneer institute for Uro Cancer surgeries in New Delhi.
⦿ Certified for Robotic Uro Cancer surgeries from Intuitive Surgicals.
⦿ Best Video presentation on “Robotic Retroperitoneal LN Dissection” in NATCON (National Surgical Oncology conference ) 2021, New Delhi.
⦿ Master Video sessions on Uro Cancer surgeries in ASICON (Conference of Association of Surgeons of India) 2021, RUFCON (Robotic Urology Forum) 2022 and IASOCON (conference of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology) 2022.
⦿ Awards for presenting papers in SELSICON 2011, RGCON 2016, IASG 2015, IMSCON2015, NATCON 2019.
⦿ Author of multiple papers in National & International Journals.
⦿ High Inguinal Orchidectomy
⦿ Partial orchidectomy
⦿ Retroperitoneal LN dissection
Dr Swati Shah, MS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology), Uro-Gynec Oncologist, performs radical orchidectomy and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer at Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar. Consultations: Shah’s Gastro, Cancer & Robotic Surgery Centre, Gota, Ahmedabad.
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| Types of Surgery | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Surgery | Involves a large incision to remove the tumor | Allows for direct access and removal of large tumors |
| Laparoscopic Surgery | Uses small incisions and a camera to guide the surgery | Less invasive, with smaller incisions and shorter recovery times |
| Robotic Surgery | Keyhole surgery | Less Pain, Less hospital stay, Early recovery |
| Better View (3D, 10x, HD) | Less blood loss, Better nerve preservation | |
| Flexible Instruments | Enhances Precision, Enhances Accuracy, Early functional recovery |
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The first operation for a testicular tumour is a radical inguinal orchiectomy: removal of the testis through a small groin incision. It is a short open operation and is not done robotically. Robotic surgery is used later, for selected patients who need a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), the removal of lymph nodes from the back of the abdomen through small keyhole incisions.
For a suitable patient who needs RPLND, the robotic approach usually means smaller wounds, less pain, less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay than the open operation. A nerve-sparing technique aims to protect the nerves that control ejaculation. Not every patient is suitable: large masses left after chemotherapy are often safer to remove by open surgery.
The most widely used platform in India is the da Vinci system made by Intuitive Surgical; a few newer platforms are also in use. For the patient, the surgeon's experience with RPLND and the team's ability to convert to open surgery when needed matter more than the make of the robot.
Dr Swati Shah, Robotic Cancer Surgeon (Urology & Gynec), has 18 years of experience and operates at Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Gandhinagar, with consultations at Shah's Cancer & Robotic Surgery Centre, Gota. Each case is discussed with medical oncology and radiology before surgery, because many testicular cancers are treated with surveillance or chemotherapy alone after the orchiectomy.
Orchiectomy is a short open operation, so the robotic cost question applies only to RPLND. Robotic RPLND has a higher theatre cost, which is partly offset by a shorter stay and a quicker return to work. The final figure depends on the procedure, room category and insurance cover; a written estimate is given after the consultation.
After orchiectomy most men go home the same day or the next day and return to desk work in about a week. After robotic RPLND the usual hospital stay is 2 to 4 days, with light activity in 2 to 3 weeks. Heavy lifting is avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks.
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