Doctors at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital have successfully performed India’s first robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, correcting a rare congenital uterine condition in a young woman and improving her chances of a safe pregnancy in the future.
The 23-year-old patient had been suffering from severe menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and three second-trimester pregnancy losses. She sought treatment from Dr. Uddhavraj Dudhedia, Director and Head (Chief), Advanced Robotic Gynaecology and Centre for Advanced Endometriosis.
Investigations revealed a bicornuate uterus, a birth defect where the uterus develops as two separate cavities instead of one. The patient also had cervical duplication, making the condition more complex. Such anomalies are rare but can lead to infertility, miscarriage, and preterm birth.
Doctors recommended robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, a reconstructive procedure that joins the two uterine chambers to form a single cavity capable of supporting pregnancy. The robotic approach allowed surgeons to perform the delicate reconstruction with greater precision.
The surgery was led by Dr. Uddhavraj Dudhedia along with Dr. Anukriti Singh and Dr. Nimrah Shaikh. Using robotic technology and small incisions, the team removed the dividing tissue and reconstructed a single uterine cavity. The uterine wall was then rebuilt in layers to restore strength and structure. The patient recovered smoothly after the procedure.
Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Dudhedia said, “This surgery represents more than a technological milestone — it represents hope for women who have been told that carrying a pregnancy safely may not be possible. Correcting the structure of the uterus can dramatically improve pregnancy outcomes in selected cases. With robotic precision, we are able to perform complex reconstruction more safely and effectively than ever before. Advanced medical care should be accessible to every woman who needs it, especially when it can redefine her reproductive future.”
The case highlights how robotic technology is expanding minimally invasive gynaecological surgery in India, particularly for rare congenital conditions that once required more invasive procedures.
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