About

Dr. Madhuri Vidyashankar P
Senior Consultant – Advanced Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgeon, Gynecologist
Dr. Madhuri Vidyashankar P. is an accomplished gynecologist with over 23 years of experience in women’s health and more than 15 years of exclusive practice in gynecological laparoscopy. Widely recognized for her precision and expertise, she has performed over 12,000 advanced gynecological endoscopic procedures, including some of the most complex laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries.

Laparoscopic surgeries :

• Specializes in complex laparoscopic hysterectomies (uterus removal), including for severe endometriosis, multiple large fibroids, large ovarian cysts, and previous multiple caesarean sections.
• Highly experienced in complex myomectomies (fibroid removal) to preserve and support uterine health.
• Performs a wide range of fertility-preserving procedures aimed at supporting reproductive goals.
• Expert in laparoscopic cervical cerclage, a minimally invasive stitch procedure to prevent mid-trimester miscarriage.
• Skilled in laparoscopic isthmocele repair for treating uterine scar defects.
• Provides minimally invasive surgical management of uterine prolapse.
• Adept at treating rare and challenging gynecological cases such as intramyometrial pregnancy and cesarean scar pregnancy.
• Recognized pioneer of combined laparoscopic and mini-laparotomy techniques for uterus-conserving surgery, even in very large or multiple fibroids.
• Ensures rapid recovery and optimal patient outcomes, even in the most complex fibroid cases.
• Advocates a patient-centered approach by supporting conservative management and, whenever suitable, the avoidance of hysterectomies or unnecessary surgeries.

Hysteroscopic Surgeries:

• Has extensive experience performing procedures for uterine anomalies, including septate uterus and absent vagina (vaginoplasty).
• Expertly performs hysteroscopic removal of fibroids and polyps, treatment of Asherman’s syndrome, “ploughing” technique for thin endometrium, isthmocele repair, removal of products of conception, and metroplasty for T-shaped uterus, hysteroscopy for AUB and postmenopausal bleeding among others

Academic Achievements

• Authorship: Co-authored the book “Single Port Laparoscopic Surgeries in Gynecology” (J P Brothers, 2012) alongside Dr. B. Ramesh.
• Publications: Published original research on single-port laparoscopic myomectomy in the Indian Journal of Gynaecological Laparoscopy (2011).
• Textbook Contributions: Authored chapters on laparoscopic management of endometriosis and fibroids in standard endoscopy reference texts.
• Conference Speaker: Invited faculty and speaker at multiple state, national, and international conferences, delivering lectures on advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, fertility-enhancing surgeries, and minimally invasive gynecology.
• Training & Workshops: Regularly conducts hands-on workshops in hysteroscopy, infertility management, and electrosurgery, training gynecologists in cutting-edge surgical techniques.

Notable Surgical Milestones

Dr. Madhuri has consistently demonstrated surgical excellence with landmark achievements in advanced gynecological surgery, including:

• Successfully removing 93 fibroids from a single patient while conserving the uterus.
• Performing a laparoscopic myomectomy to remove a fibroid weighing 2.2 kg, one of the largest reported.
• Executing a laparoscopic cervical cerclage at 23 weeks of gestation, helping preserve a high-risk pregnancy.
• Performing total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in patients with morbid obesity, including a challenging case at 133 kg body weight.
• Conducting laparoscopic hysterectomy for a patient with large adenomyotic uterus and severe endometriosis who was also a renal transplant recipient.
• Managing a highly complex case with giant fibroids adjacent to a transplanted kidney, using a combined laparoscopic and laparotomy approach to ensure safe and fertility-preserving outcomes.

Education & Training

• MBBS – KIMS, Hubli
• MD (Obstetrics & Gynecology) – JJMMC, Davanagere
• Fellowship in Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopy – Ramesh Hospital, Bangalore (2010)

Professional Memberships

• Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
• Indian Fertility Society (IFS)
Beyond Medicine
Dr. Madhuri is also a landscape, wildlife, and street photography enthusiast. She regularly practices yoga and hiking for fitness and actively encourages her patients to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle.

Dr. Madhuri Vidyashankar P
MBBS, MD(OBG), DNB
Senior Consultant - Advanced Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgeon and gynaecologist