Dr. Shishir N Shetty
MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)24+ years (10,000+ cancer surgeries)
New Era Hospital
Vashi, Navi Mumbai
About Doctor
| MCh Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital; MS from Karnataka University. Professor & Head at D.Y. Patil Hospital; former Director of Oncology at Fortis Hospital; former Head of Oncology at Apollo Hospital. |
Other Information
| President – Mumbai Surgical Society (2024-25); First qualified Surgical Oncologist from Tata Memorial Hospital; instrumental in starting MCh & DM Oncology programs at TMC; multiple publications; honoured by Governor of Odisha; leader in robotic & minimally invasive cancer surgery; trained at Emory University Hospital, USA. |
Education & Qualifications
MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Services
Robotic & minimally invasive cancer surgery; Thoracic, GI & gynecological oncology; Trachea, pancreas & organ-preservation surgeries; Complex cancer resections & reconstruction; Multidisciplinary cancer care
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shishir N
01What is minimally invasive cancer surgery?
What is minimally invasive cancer surgery?
Uses laparoscopic or robotic techniques through small incisions, resulting in less pain, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, and often better preservation of healthy tissue.
02When is organ-preservation surgery preferred over organ removal?
When is organ-preservation surgery preferred over organ removal?
For certain cancers (e.g., early breast, larynx, rectal), organ-preservation surgery combined with radiation/chemotherapy can achieve similar cure rates while maintaining function and quality of life.
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