Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni

Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni is an exceptionally skilled Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with 28 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating immense clinical expertise, she serves as the Head of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Gynaecology Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgery.

Her highly authoritative knowledge—backed by a stellar surgical record of successfully performing over 2,000 complex laparoscopic surgeries and managing one of the largest series of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomies and Sacrocolpopexies—ensures that patients receive the safest and most advanced minimally invasive care.

Building on an outstanding academic foundation, Dr Kulkarni holds an MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the prestigious KEM Hospital, Mumbai, along with a DGO and FCPS.

She further honed her surgical mastery by completing highly specialised international Fellowships in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery in Sydney, Australia, and Singapore.

As a trusted surgeon who has been repeatedly voted 'Mumbai's Top Doctor', she actively trains fellow gynaecologists and conducts live robotic workshops globally.

She consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear communication and compassionate counselling for women facing complex reproductive and gynaecological challenges.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni provides advanced gynaecological care, focusing on precise robotic tumour excisions, endometriosis management, and complex pelvic floor reconstructions.

Robotic Gynaecological Surgery

Dr Kulkarni offers highly precise, minimally invasive surgical management for complex abdominal conditions, treating severe gynaecological disorders and exceptionally large parasitic fibroids.

• Advanced Robot-Assisted Tumour Excision: Highly precise surgical removal of massive, deeply embedded uterine fibroids (myomectomy) using advanced robotics to safely minimise blood loss and tissue damage.
• Minimally Invasive Robotic Hysterectomy: Safe, highly skilled surgical removal of the uterus through tiny incisions, significantly reducing post-operative pain and ensuring rapid recovery.

Endometriosis Management

Dr Kulkarni provides comprehensive surgical care for severe chronic pelvic pain, safely managing conditions such as deep-infiltrating endometriosis and severe endometrial tissue growth.

• Precise Excisional Endometriosis Surgery: Advanced, meticulously detailed surgical excision of all visible endometriotic lesions to safely provide long-term pain relief and improve fertility.
• Advanced Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis: Highly skilled surgical separation of severe internal pelvic scarring caused by chronic endometriosis, safely restoring normal organ anatomy.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Incontinence

Dr Kulkarni expertly manages severe pelvic floor dysfunction, treating conditions such as severe vaginal vault prolapse and chronic, debilitating urinary incontinence.

• Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy: Highly advanced surgical suspension of a prolapsed vaginal vault using synthetic surgical mesh to safely and permanently restore pelvic floor support.
• Burch Colposuspension and TVT Tape: Precise, minimally invasive surgical placement of tension-free vaginal tapes to safely support the urethra and eliminate stress urinary incontinence.

Advanced Laparoscopic Obstetrics

Dr Kulkarni offers rapid, life-saving interventions for high-risk obstetric conditions, treating severe cervical incompetence and preventing recurrent mid-trimester pregnancy loss.

• Laparoscopic Cervical Interval Cerclage: Highly critical, minimally invasive surgical placement of a supportive cervical band through the abdomen to safely hold the cervix closed and sustain a healthy pregnancy.
• Complex Minimally Invasive Myomectomy: Precise surgical removal of multiple or exceptionally large fibroids while safely preserving the uterus for future fertility.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing her dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni possesses an exceptionally robust academic background in advanced global gynaecology:

• MBBS from K. J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai (1998)
• MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2002)
• DGO and FCPS from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
• Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) from Singapore
• Fellowship in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgery from the Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre and St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery from KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
• Trained for Gynaecology Sprint Programme at the Advanced Laparoscopic Training Centre, Shizuoka, Japan

Medical Registrations:

• Maharashtra Medical Council (86101)

Professional Memberships

Dr Kulkarni holds active affiliations and leadership roles with several highly prestigious medical organisations:

• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
• Surgical and Endoscopic Research Group (SERG)

Past Experience

With twenty-eight years of highly focused clinical experience, Dr Kulkarni has successfully performed thousands of complex gynaecological and obstetric surgeries. Her professional journey includes extensive specialised training and consultant roles at premier hospitals internationally and in India:

• Consultant: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai.
• Consultant: St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
• Consultant: Silver Line Hospital.

Current Hospital Affiliations

She currently leads the Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Robotic Surgery departments, providing expert surgical care at the following location in Mumbai:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Head, Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Gynaecology Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni is widely recognised globally for her surgical precision and exceptional clinical outcomes in the field of Gynaecology. Her professional achievements include:

• Removing the country’s largest reported parasitic fibroid weighing 5.5 kg.
• Being repeatedly voted 'Mumbai's Top Doctor' (2013) and 'Top Doctor in Gynaecology and Robotic Surgery' (2016) by the peer-reviewed International Innovation Survey (India Today).
• Earning the prestigious Outstanding Young Achiever Award for Minimal-Access Gynaecology at the National Level by JCI (2013).
• Serving as invited faculty for AAGL and IAGE Annual Conferences to conduct live robotic surgical workshops and training over 50 doctors in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Kulkarni maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology. She actively trains fellow surgeons through specialized Bleeding Risk Management and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy workshops.

By constantly updating her knowledge through international sprint programmes in Japan and active participation in surgical research groups, she actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern robotic gynaecology.

She has 5 International and 3 National Publications to her credit, focusing on advanced endoscopic techniques and complex gynaecological case management.

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