Dr. Richa Ashok Bansal
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Dr. Richa Ashok Bansal

Consultant — Surgical Oncology

Gynecologic Oncosurgeon

Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India 10+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Richa Ashok Bansal

Dr. Richa Ashok Bansal is a Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, and a specialist in gynecologic cancer surgery with over 10 years of clinical experience. She holds an MCh in Gynaecological Oncology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, coupled with an MS in General Surgery and DNB qualification in Surgical Oncology. Her fellowship with the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) positions her at the forefront of international oncologic surgical standards.

Dr. Bansal's clinical expertise spans the full breadth of gynecologic malignancies, including cervical, ovarian, endometrial, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. She is particularly skilled in complex procedures such as cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, radical hysterectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and lymphadenectomy in gynecologic cancers. Her approach combines meticulous surgical technique with comprehensive patient assessment to optimize outcomes in both early-stage and advanced disease.

Dr. Bansal is experienced in treating patients from across the Gulf, Africa, and South Asia who seek specialist gynecologic cancer care in India. She communicates fluently in English and Hindi, ensuring clarity and reassurance throughout the treatment journey. Her patient-centered philosophy integrates surgical intervention with non-surgical modalities, offering holistic oncologic management that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of care.

Apollo Hospitals Mumbai is a leading tertiary-care center with JCI accreditation, state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a dedicated oncology department. The hospital's comprehensive tumor board, advanced imaging, and access to multimodal treatments make it an ideal destination for international patients seeking complex gynecologic cancer surgery. Apollo's robust international patient services, including visa assistance and arranged accommodation, ease the logistics of medical travel.

International patients choosing Dr. Bansal benefit from India's cost-effective healthcare, world-standard surgical facilities, and the opportunity for follow-up care coordination with their home physicians—all essential factors in complex cancer management.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Richa Ashok Bansal

  • Cervical Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Endometrial Cancer
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Fallopian Tube Cancer
  • Borderline Ovarian Tumors
  • Recurrent Gynecologic Cancer
  • Peritoneal Cancer
  • Gynecologic Cancer with Metastases

Areas of Interest

  • Cervical Cancer Surgery
  • Ovarian Cancer Surgery
  • Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
  • Endometrial Cancer Surgery
  • Radical Hysterectomy
  • Vulvar Cancer Surgery
  • Vaginal Cancer Surgery
  • Gynecologic Cancer Lymphadenectomy
  • Cytoreductive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MSGeneral Surgery
  • MChGynaecological Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital
  • DNBSurgical Oncology
  • FellowshipEuropean Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)

Work Experience

  • Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai
  • Specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • General Surgery and Surgical Oncology training — India

Certifications (5)

  • MBBS

    Medical Council of India

  • MS in General Surgery

    Indian Medical Degree

  • MCh in Gynaecological Oncology

    Tata Memorial Hospital

  • DNB in Surgical Oncology

    National Board of Examinations

  • Fellowship, European Society of Gynaecological Oncology

    ESGO

Memberships (1)

  • Member, Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India

Research Papers & Publications (4)

Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Outcomes and Patient Selection

Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology2021

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: Safety and Accuracy in a Tertiary Center

Journal of Gynecologic Oncology2020

Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy: Surgical Outcomes in Endometrial Cancer

Cancer Management and Research2022

Vulvar Cancer Surgery: Minimizing Morbidity while Maintaining Oncologic Control

International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer2021

Procedures

Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy Ovarian Cancer Cytoreductive SurgerySentinel Lymph Node BiopsyTotal Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Vulvectomy with Inguinofemoral Lymphadenectomy Vaginectomy for Vaginal CancerPelvic and Para-aortic LymphadenectomyBowel Resection in Gynecologic Cancer SurgeryHyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Early Gynecologic Cancers

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated patient coordinators via WhatsApp, email, or phone. We facilitate video consultations for initial assessments and document review. Once a patient decides to proceed with treatment in Mumbai, Gaf Healthcare handles all logistics—visa support, hospital admission, and accommodation arrangements. Dr. Bansal communicates in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication throughout.