Fibroids are extremely common, and many women only need treatment if they cause heavy bleeding, pain, or fertility issues. For those who do need surgery, minimally invasive options have replaced traditional open surgery for most cases — significantly reducing recovery time.
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
This keyhole surgery uses small incisions and a camera to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus. It typically involves less pain, shorter hospital stays (often 1–2 days), and faster return to normal activity compared to open surgery.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Robotic surgery offers the surgeon greater precision and a magnified 3D view, which can be particularly valuable for larger or more complex fibroids, or when preserving fertility is a priority. It follows the same minimally invasive principle as laparoscopy but with enhanced dexterity for intricate cases.
Recovery Comparison
- Open surgery: 4–6 weeks recovery, larger incision, longer hospital stay
- Laparoscopic surgery: 1–2 weeks recovery, minimal scarring
- Robotic surgery: comparable recovery to laparoscopy, with added surgical precision for complex cases
Why This Matters for Patients Travelling to Chennai
Because robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery require specific hospital infrastructure, this is one area where Dr. Indumathi Thayar E's affiliation with Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram becomes especially relevant — a consideration for patients from other parts of Tamil Nadu, other states, or NRI patients returning to India who are weighing where to have the procedure done.