In a landmark medical feat, surgeons at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital have performed India’s first robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, correcting a rare congenital uterine condition and dramatically improving a young woman’s chances of carrying a pregnancy safely.
The 23-year-old patient had endured severe menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and three second-trimester pregnancy losses before seeking specialized care from Dr Uddhavraj Dudhedia, Director and Head (Chief), Advanced Robotic Gynaecology and Centre for Advanced Endometriosis.
Medical investigations revealed a complex bicornuate uterus, where the organ develops in two separate chambers instead of one, along with a duplicated cervix—an anomaly known to increase infertility and miscarriage risks.
To address this, doctors recommended a robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, a reconstructive surgery that joins the two halves of the uterus into a single cavity capable of supporting pregnancy. The robotic approach allowed unprecedented precision in reconstructing the delicate uterine muscle.
The surgery, led by Dr Dudhedia alongside Dr Anukriti Singh and Dr Nimrah Shaikh, utilized advanced robotic-assisted technology. Through small incisions and magnified three-dimensional visualization, the surgeons connected the two uterine chambers, removed dividing tissue, and rebuilt the uterine wall in layers, restoring both shape and strength. The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient had a smooth recovery.
“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,” said Dr Dudhedia.
This breakthrough underscores how robotic technology is expanding the possibilities of minimally invasive gynecological surgery in India, offering new solutions for rare congenital conditions that once required highly invasive treatments.
