Profile Summary

Qualification & Experience:

• MBBS (Mum), MRCOG (Lon), BSCCP Colposcopist (Lon), Fellowship in Gynaec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery( Guildford-UK), Robotic Surgical Training Certified – Da Vinci – IRCAD, Strasbourg(France) 
• Years of experience: Over 15 years of Robotic Surgical Experience in UK and in India 

Introduction:

Dr Hamzawala acquired his MBBS degree from Grant Medical College, Sir J.J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai University in India. He then went to London for Post Graduation in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where he trained and was awarded a degree – MRCOG by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London. 

Later, he did a fellowship in Gynaec-Oncology with Robotic Surgery from Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford (Centre of Excellence for minimally invasive surgery), United Kingdom. He has also acquired his Robotic Surgery training and certification from the renowned IRCAD, Strasbourg, France.   

Dr Hamzawala is also a Specialist in Colposcopy, (the science of screening and confirming cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva). He has received a notable certification and training in Colposcopy from the BSCCP (Bristish Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology), London. He is also highly experienced in the treatment of Vulval diseases. 

Dr Hamzawala has spent over 14 years in the U.K. where he gained his qualifications and experience. He was also a Consultant at Croydon University Hospital, London, U.K before moving back to Mumbai, India. 

Dr Hamzawala is a Gynaecologist, a Gynaec-Cancer Specialist and a Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgeon. He is currently affiliated to Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai, India. He is the Chief of the Robotic Surgery Department at Saifee Hospital. He has overseen over 1150 Robotic Surgeries at Saifee Hospital. His extensive training and vast experience in U.K. in the field of Robotic Surgery has highly influenced as well as contributed to him running a seamless robotic program here in India. He also mentors and trains other doctors and nursing staff in this highly specialised field of surgery. 

Dr. Hamzawala is the National Proctor for Robotic Surgery - India. He is also an Official Scientific Speaker for Intuitive Surgical - India 

Awards/Publications

Awards:

• Excellent Oncosurgeon and Robotic Surgeon of the year- 2022" from Excellence National Awards, India. 
• “World Class Care Award” from the Royal Free Hospital, London. 
• “Excellence Award” from the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford UK. 
• “Excellent Customer Care  Award” from Newham University Hospital, London   
• “Teaching excellence award”-  at Newham University Hospital, London-UK 
• “Best Specialist Registrar” in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Barts and the London Hospitals NHS Trust , London, UK 

Publications:

 

• Hamzawala IH, Chaliha C. Prior Cervical Conization and Uterine Sparing Cervical Cancer Surgery . A Textbook of Preconceptional Medicine & Counselling. Sapiens Publishing. 
• Robot assisted surgery in gynaecologic oncology – starting a program and initial learning curve from a UK tertiary referral centre: the Guildford perspective. The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery,Volume 8, Issue 4, pages 496–503, December 2012 (co- author) 
• The accuracy of frozen section diagnosis in apparent early ovarian cancer results from a UK centre. Histopathology 55(6):756-758 (2009), PMID 20002772 (contributor)   
• Revision of the guideline of Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease at Newham University Hospital 

Presentations:  

• Official National Scientific Speaker for Intuitive Surgical – India 
• Video Presentation of Radical Hysterectomy with Node dissection on Lap Guru Portal – Sept 2018 
• Guest Speaker at the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons, Guildford, Surrey, UK – April 2018 (International Conference) 
• Prize Winner at a trainee’s presentation conference at Newham University Hospital in 2012- Audit of Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecological Oncology at a tertiary referral centre 
• International Presentation at Cork University Hospital (Ireland) on “Robot assisted surgery in Gynaecological Oncology starting a programme and initial learning learning curve from a UK tertiary referral centre: the Guildford perspective” 2011 
• “Post Operative Care & Problems” at a regional meeting (North East London Deanery Regional Teaching ST1 – ST2) in Newham University Hospital on 19/06/09 

Areas of expertise

• Skilled Robotic surgeon and National Proctor for Robotic Gynaecological and Gynaec-Onco Surgeries 
• Skilled in Open & Laparoscopic Gynaec/ Gynaec-Onco procedures  
• Certified Colposcopist – performing colposcopy procedures (diagnosis & treatment) 
• Trained in Advanced Communication Skills Course – UK which helps in detailed consultation and treatment planning for patients 
• Skilled in management of critically ill surgical patients (nominated CCRISP Course Instructor – UK) 

Membership: 

• Member of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists- London 
• Member of MOGS - Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society 
• Member of BSCCP - British Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology 
• Member of AMC - Association of Medical Consultants 
• Member of AGRS - Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons 
• Member of Rotary Club of Bombay Midtown