Dr. S. P. Somashekhar - Surgical Oncology

Doctor Overview

About Dr. S. P. Somashekhar

Prof. Dr. S. P. Somashekhar is a globally renowned pioneer in Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery. Renowned for performing the highest number of complex robotic oncosurgeries in India, he has been instrumental in modernizing cancer care across the country. He was the first in India to introduce advanced scarless robotic thyroidectomy and spearheaded the nation’s largest HIPEC/PIPAC programs for advanced abdominal cancers. Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. Somashekhar is a prominent global academic leader, serving as the President of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI) and Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Gynec Oncology.

Clinical Focus

Conditions & Areas of Expertise

Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Cervical Cancer Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer

Treatments & Procedures

Medical Procedures

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)Advanced Robotic Cancer Surgery Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC)Scarless Robotic Thyroidectomy, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Where the Doctor Practices

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital / Medical CenterManipal Hospitals

Academic Background

Education & Training

MBBS: Mysore University, Mysore (1995)
MS (General Surgery): NHL Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University (1999)
MCh (Surgical Oncology): Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) (2002) — Set the university record for highest individual marks.
Fellowships (FRCS): Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2003)
Specialized Training: Robotic Surgery Fellowship at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (USA), Mayo Clinic (Rochester), and IRCAD (Taiwan).

Recognition

Awards & Honours

Dr. D. D. Patel Gold Medal for excellence in Oncosurgery.
Dronacharya Teachers Award for outstanding contributions to surgical oncology training.
Millennium Gold Medal Award (2006) by the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) for groundbreaking work in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies.
Times Health Care Achievers Award for Excellence in Oncology.

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