DR. SOUMYA SOMASEKAR

Consultant - Surgical Oncologist

8 plus years

Bengaluru

About Doctor

Association of Surgeons of India - Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists - Indian Medical Association - Lifetime member -Karnataka Medical Council No. 90473

Other Information

Minimally invasive surgery /Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Indo-American Basavataarakam Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad. Dr. Subramaneshwar Rao. October 2021. - Thoracic surgery observership,Thangam hospital, Namakkal. Dr. Saravana Rajamanickyam. March 2023 - Breast Oncoplasty, L’Institut du Sein (Paris breast centre), Paris under the mentorship of Dr.Krishna Clough. April 2023 - Peritoneal surface oncology surgery and HIPEC, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba, Spain. Prof. Alvaro Arjona May 2023. - Upper GI (Esophageal and stomach cancer) fellowship, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam. Prof. Mark van BergeHenegouwen. June 2023. - Minimally invasive Esophageal and Gastric cancer surgery visiting fellowship, under Prof. Diako and Prof. Nunobe. NCC Tokyo and Ariake Institute, Tokyo. December 2023.

Education & Qualifications

Bengaluru, Karnataka M.S. General Surgery – University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi M Ch Surgical Oncology- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Services

Breast oncology with Oncoplastic surgery including Sentinel node biopsy - Gastro-intestinal malignancy surgery - Oesophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Colorectal surgery-VATS and Laparoscopic surgery - Gynaecological Oncology - Uro-oncology - Peritoneal surface malignancies Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC - Head and neck Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about DR. SOUMYA

What types of cancers does a Surgical Oncologist treat?

A Surgical Oncologist specializes in cancer surgeries across various organs. This includes breast cancer (with oncoplastic surgery and sentinel node biopsy), gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum), gynaecological cancers, uro-oncology, head and neck cancers, and peritoneal surface malignancies treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. They use advanced techniques like VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) and laparoscopic surgery to improve precision and recovery.

What are the benefits of advanced surgical oncology techniques?

Advanced surgical techniques such as laparoscopic, VATS, oncoplastic, and HIPEC procedures offer patients: Smaller incisions and minimal scarring Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay Precise removal of tumors while preserving healthy tissue Effective management of complex cancers, including peritoneal surface malignancies

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