Oncology
Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Cancer Surgeon13+ Years of Overall Medical Experience with Specialised Expertise in Surgical Oncology
Terna Speciality Hospital & Research Centre
Navi Mumbai
Dr. Suvarna Kulkarni is an experienced Surgical Oncologist in Navi Mumbai specialising in the surgical management of a wide range of solid cancers.
Her areas of expertise include breast cancer, head and neck cancer, thoracic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynaecological cancer, urological cancer, pediatric tumors and soft tissue sarcomas.
Dr. Suvarna Kulkarni has specialised expertise in breast-conserving surgery and breast reconstruction, along with comprehensive surgical management of complex breast malignancies.
Her surgical oncology practice also includes cancers involving the oral cavity, thyroid, lungs, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestine, kidney, bladder, prostate, ovary, uterus and cervix.
She has received advanced surgical oncology training at Tata Memorial Center in Mumbai, one of India’s major dedicated cancer centres.
Dr. Suvarna Kulkarni follows a multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach with emphasis on appropriate cancer staging, surgical planning, organ preservation whenever suitable and coordinated cancer care.
Surgical treatment of breast cancer based on the stage, tumor location and individual patient factors.
Removal of the breast tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible in appropriately selected patients.
Reconstructive procedures performed after breast cancer surgery to restore breast shape and support post-treatment recovery.
Surgical management of selected cancers involving the oral cavity, throat, salivary glands, thyroid and nearby head and neck structures.
Surgical removal of selected cancers of the mouth and oral cavity with appropriate reconstruction where required.
Surgical management of thyroid malignancies, including removal of affected thyroid tissue and related lymph nodes when indicated.
Surgical removal of selected lung tumors after appropriate staging and assessment of overall lung function.
Surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the food pipe using an appropriate oncological approach.
Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach for selected gastric cancers based on disease stage and location.
Surgical treatment of selected liver tumors after assessment of tumor extent, liver function and overall patient fitness.
Surgical management of gallbladder cancer with removal of affected tissue and adjacent structures when clinically required.
Complex surgical treatment of selected pancreatic cancers after detailed staging and multidisciplinary evaluation.
Surgical treatment of colon and rectal cancers with focus on complete tumor removal and preservation of bowel function where possible.
Surgical management of ovarian cancer, including tumor removal and staging procedures when appropriate.
Surgical treatment of selected cervical cancers based on disease stage, patient factors and multidisciplinary assessment.
Surgical management of cancers affecting the uterus and endometrium using oncological surgical techniques.
Surgical removal of selected kidney tumors using kidney-preserving or radical procedures depending on disease extent.
Surgical treatment of bladder tumors based on depth, stage and overall extent of disease.
Surgical management of selected prostate cancers following appropriate staging and risk assessment.
Surgical treatment of selected childhood tumors including Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma and germ cell tumors.
Wide surgical excision of selected soft tissue sarcomas with focus on complete tumor removal and functional preservation.
Surgical removal of selected malignant skin lesions using appropriate oncological margins and reconstructive planning where required.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Conserving Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Oral Cancer Surgery, Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Esophageal Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Gallbladder Cancer Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Ovarian Cancer Surgery, Cervical Cancer Surgery, Uterine Cancer Surgery, Kidney Cancer Surgery, Bladder Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Pediatric Tumor Surgery, Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Suvarna Kulkarni
Yes. Her surgical oncology expertise includes selected cancers of the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, urethra and testis.
Yes. Her expertise includes surgical treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical and vaginal cancers.
Yes. She performs surgical oncology procedures for selected cancers involving the stomach, liver, gallbladder, intestine and pancreas.
Yes. Her surgical oncology practice includes cancers of the oral cavity, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid and paranasal sinus.
Yes. Breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving procedures and breast reconstruction, is specifically listed among Dr. Suvarna Kulkarni’s areas of expertise.
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