R. ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, JUNE 30
In a landmark advancement for women’s healthcare, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai, has successfully performed its first Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy, ushering in a new era of scarless, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery that combines surgical precision with faster recovery and enhanced patient comfort.
- Apollo Spectra Hospital becomes one of the pioneers in Chennai to introduce Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) for hysterectomy, eliminating abdominal incisions
- Groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure promises less pain, reduced blood loss, faster recovery and no visible scars for eligible women
- Advanced technique expands treatment options for hysterectomy, ovarian cyst removal, adnexal surgeries and selected pelvic floor procedures
- Hospital strengthens its commitment to precision-led, patient-centric gynaecological care by embracing next-generation surgical innovation
- Medical milestone marks another leap in women’s healthcare, where technology, safety and enhanced quality of life converge
The breakthrough procedure enables surgeons to perform hysterectomy without making a single abdominal incision, instead accessing the uterus and other pelvic organs through the body’s natural vaginal route.
The achievement significantly expands access to advanced minimally invasive surgery and reinforces Apollo Spectra’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve clinical outcomes while reducing the physical and emotional burden of surgery.
A New Chapter in Women’s Minimally Invasive Surgery
As gynaecological care continues to evolve globally, the emphasis has increasingly shifted towards surgical techniques that minimise trauma without compromising safety or effectiveness.
vNOTES represents one of the most advanced innovations in this field, allowing surgeons to operate on the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and supporting pelvic structures through a natural orifice, thereby eliminating external abdominal cuts.
For carefully selected patients, the technique offers multiple clinical advantages, including significantly reduced post-operative pain, lower blood loss, shorter operating time, reduced dependence on pain medication, faster recovery and superior cosmetic outcomes owing to the complete absence of visible scars.
Many patients undergoing the procedure are also able to resume their normal daily activities much sooner than with conventional surgical approaches.
‘Patients Are Asking More Than Just About Scars’
Explaining the significance of the procedure, Dr. Meera I, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai, said: “One question comes up more than almost any other in my consultations: ‘Will I have a scar?’ It sounds simple, but it reflects something deeper. Patients aren’t just asking about appearance — they’re asking how their body will feel after surgery, how quickly they’ll get back to their life, and how much the procedure will cost them, beyond the operation itself.”
Highlighting how vNOTES transforms the surgical experience, she added: “vNOTES offers a different answer to that question. Instead of abdominal incisions, we access the uterus, ovaries, tubes, and supporting ligaments through the natural vaginal route. There are no cuts on the abdomen and no visible scars. The surgical goals are identical — it is the access point that changes.”
Beyond Hysterectomy: Expanding Women’s Surgical Options
Apart from hysterectomy, vNOTES can also be employed for a broad spectrum of gynaecological procedures, including ovarian cyst removal, adnexal surgeries and selected pelvic floor repairs.
Doctors emphasised that the suitability of the technique depends on a comprehensive clinical evaluation, ensuring every woman receives a personalised treatment plan based on her medical history, anatomy and individual healthcare requirements.
With the successful introduction of vNOTES, Apollo Spectra Hospital has further strengthened its advanced minimally invasive gynaecology programme, offering women a safer, more precise and patient-friendly alternative that places equal emphasis on surgical excellence and quality of life.
