Dr. Hennie Botha – Gynaecological Oncologist – Panorama

Dr. Hennie Botha – Gynaecological Oncologist – Panorama

Dr Hennie Botha is a renowned gynaecological oncologist practising at the Panorama Fertility Centre in Cape Town. He completed his MBChB at Stellenbosch University in 1991 and earned his FCOG (SA) in 1999. Moreover, he pursued further subspecialist training in gynaecological oncology in the United Kingdom, becoming a registered sub‑specialist in South Africa.

Early in his career, he served as Associate Professor and Head of the Unit for Gynaecological Oncology at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital. Consequently, he developed expertise in both surgical oncology and multidisciplinary care. He now brings over two decades of experience to private practice, guiding patients through complex diagnoses and treatments with compassion and precision.

Dr Botha also contributes actively to medical governance. He serves on the South African HPV Advisory Board and holds the secretary role for the South African Society for Gynaecological Oncology. Furthermore, he researches fertility preservation in female cancer patients, publishing extensively and co‑editing the textbook Clinical Gynaecology. Therefore, patients benefit from his evidence‑based approach and extensive academic leadership.

Services

Dr Botha offers a comprehensive range of gynaecological oncology services, each tailored to individual needs:

• Cervical Cancer Screening & Prevention
  He implements HPV vaccination programmes, Pap smear screening, and colposcopic examination to detect precancerous changes early.

• Surgical Oncology
  He performs radical hysterectomy, trachelectomy, and lymph node dissection, utilising both open and minimally invasive laparoscopy techniques to optimize recovery.

• Fertility Preservation
  He provides oocyte vitrification, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, and ovarian transposition prior to pelvic radiotherapy, thereby safeguarding reproductive potential.

• Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer Management
  He coordinates cytoreductive surgery and collaborates with medical oncologists to integrate chemotherapy and targeted therapies when indicated.

• Vulvar & Vaginal Cancer Care
  He offers wide local excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstructive techniques to maintain both form and function.

• Peritoneal Disease & HIPEC
  In complex cases, he organizes multidisciplinary tumour boards and referrals for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, ensuring comprehensive treatment.

• Survivorship & Follow‑Up
  He leads long‑term monitoring programmes, focusing on quality of life, psychosocial support, and early detection of recurrence.

Each service unfolds in modern procedure suites equipped with high‑definition laparoscopic towers, digital colposcopes, and an on‑site embryology laboratory to support fertility‑preserving interventions.

Additional Information

At Panorama Fertility Centre, Dr Botha works within a tightly integrated team of embryologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, and psychologists. Therefore, patients experience seamless coordination from diagnosis through rehabilitation. Moreover, he leads monthly patient‑education seminars covering cervical health, cancer prevention, and fertility options, which empower women with practical knowledge.

He remains committed to professional growth by attending global conferences on gynaecological oncology and teaching under‑ and postgraduate students at Stellenbosch University. Consequently, he continually integrates the latest evidence‑based protocols into his practice.

Furthermore, Dr Botha champions community outreach through the Sub‑Saharan Africa Cervical Cancer Working Group, working to improve access and outcomes across the region. As a result, he combines local expertise with a global perspective.

If you face a gynaecological cancer diagnosis or wish to discuss fertility‑preservation options before treatment, schedule a consultation with Dr Hennie Botha at the Panorama Fertility Centre. Begin your journey toward personalized, compassionate care today.