Dr Vivek Marwah

Dr. Vivek Marwah is one of India’s pioneers in advanced gynaecological laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, with over 35 years of experience. He introduced Operative Micro Hysteroscopy to India and established a dedicated unit for Gynae Endoscopy in Delhi. His contributions to minimally invasive gynaecology, fertility surgery, and training programs have shaped the standards of laparoscopic care across India and Southeast Asia. Dr. Marwah has authored numerous scientific papers and book chapters and is globally recognized for his innovation and surgical excellence.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – NSCB Medical College, R.D. University, Jabalpur
• MS (Gynaecology) – NSCB Medical College, R.D. University, Jabalpur
• Diploma in Operative Pelviskopie – Bielefeld Universität Frauenklinik, Germany
• Diploma in Operative Pelviskopie – Christian Albrechts Universität, Kiel, Germany
• Kurs für Operative Laparoscopy – European Surgical Institute, Hamburg, Germany
• Course in Reproductive Medicine – Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany
• Course de Fecondation in Vitro – Centre Hospitalier Regional et Universitaire de Tours, France
• Course in IVF-ET – George August Universität, Göttingen, Germany

Professional Experience:

• Director – Division of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (2010–Present)
• Head & Senior Consultant – Gynae Endoscopic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1999–2009)
• Senior Consultant – Gynae Endoscopic Surgeon, Holy Family Hospital, NMC Noida, Escorts Hospital Faridabad
• Registrar – Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai (1990–1992)
• Faculty – Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), New Delhi
• Faculty – CEMAST, Mumbai
• Course Director – Fellowship/Observership Programme, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

Awards and Achievements:

• Beat Guinness World Record by removing a 3.9 kg uterus laparoscopically (2009)
• Kurt Semm Award for Excellence in Pelviscopy – American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Orlando, USA (2000) – First Indian recipient of this prestigious award
• Conducted live operative workshops across India and Southeast Asia

Professional Membership:

• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
• International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopists (ISGE)
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
• Indian Academy of Human Reproduction
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Delhi (AOGD)
• IMAGES (Indian Minimal Access Gynaecological Endoscopic Society)

Research Papers & Publications:

• The manuscript titled “Laparoscopic creation of Neovagina in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome by modification of Vechietti’s procedure” was published in the Aug.2001 issue of the Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• The manuscript titled “ Micro Hysteroscopy: Diagnostic and interventional with use of coaxial bipolar electrode system” was published in the Journal of Fertility & Sterility
• Contributions in the field of Endometriosis, Fertility enhancing procedures in Shaw's Textbook of Gynecology, edited by Dr. Padubidri
• Contributed a Chapter titled “Adhesions and Laparoscopic surgery for Infertility” in the book titled Gynecological Endoscopy and Infertility edited by G. Allahabadia, Hugo Verhoeven, Rudy L D Wilde
• Contributed a chapter titled “ Micro Hysteroscopy and newer energy sources” in the book titled “ Beyond the boundaries of Endoscopic surgery, Infertility-IVF, Urogynaecology”, edited by P. Trivedi
• Contributed a chapter titled “ Microhysteroscopy in Infertility” in the book titled “ Advanced Infertility Management”, edited by S. K. Desai, M.Hansotia and M. Parihar
• Contributed a chapter titled “ Laparoscopic creation of Neovagina” in the book titled “Advances in Gynaecological Endoscopy” edited by Shyam Desai and Kurien Joseph
• Contributed a chapter on “Operative Microhysteroscopy” in the book titled “Advances in Gynaecological Endoscopy” edited by Shyam Desai and Kurien Joseph

Innovations and Contributions:

• Devised technique of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Endosuturing, thus making it safer and better for patients
• Devised a method of Laparoscopic creation of Neovagina, for which was awarded the Kurt Semm award for Excellence in Pelviscopy by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• Designed Marwah’s Uterine Manipulator for operative laparoscopic procedures, which is being widely used all over South East Asia
• Created Marwah’s Lithotomy poles for patient positioning during operative laparoscopic procedures which have been of immense use to Gynaecologists all over India
• Devised Hybrid Sutures for ligation of stumps or pedicles or bleeders