In a significant medical milestone, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have given a new lease of life to a woman who was suffering from a rare condition, creating possible challenges for pregnancy in the future.

The doctors at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital have performed, what they say, is India’s first robotic Strassmann Metroplasty, in a woman, correcting a rare congenital uterine condition that can severely impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes. The successful procedure has significantly improved her chances of carrying a pregnancy safely in the future.

The 23-year-old who had been struggling with severe menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and three recurrent pregnancy losses in the second trimester came to Dr Uddhavraj Dudhedia, director and head (chief), Advanced Robotic Gynaecology and Centre for Advanced Endometriosis, seeking specialised care.