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Plastic, Reconstructive & Microvascular Surgeon17+ Years of Experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, Microsurgical and Aesthetic Surgery.
HCG Hospital
Kolkata
Dr. Soumya Kanti Bag is an experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Kolkata with more than 17 years of clinical experience. He specialises in reconstructive microsurgery, cancer reconstruction, limb salvage, complex wound reconstruction and aesthetic plastic surgery.
He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, followed by MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from IPGMER, Kolkata.
Dr. Soumya Kanti Bag has specialised expertise in microvascular free flap reconstruction following major cancer surgery, particularly for head and neck and breast cancer patients. These procedures help restore tissue defects, appearance and function after extensive cancer removal.
His reconstructive practice also includes lymphedema surgery, lymphovascular anastomosis, lymph node transfer, complex limb salvage procedures, diabetic foot reconstruction, brachial plexus repair, tendon reconstruction and peripheral nerve surgery.
Dr. Bag also performs aesthetic and cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, liposuction, body contouring, breast augmentation, breast reduction and gynecomastia surgery.
His approach combines reconstructive precision with functional and aesthetic considerations, with the aim of restoring mobility, appearance and quality of life after cancer surgery, trauma or complex tissue loss.
Microvascular reconstruction uses transferred tissue with microsurgical blood vessel connections to repair complex defects after major cancer surgery.
Free flap reconstruction transfers skin, muscle, bone or other tissue from one part of the body to another and reconnects the blood supply using microsurgical techniques.
Head and neck reconstruction helps restore facial structure, swallowing, speech and appearance after extensive tumor removal.
Breast reconstruction restores breast shape following mastectomy or other breast cancer surgery using implants or the patient's own tissue depending on individual needs.
Lymphedema surgery may include lymphovascular anastomosis or lymph node transfer to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce chronic swelling in selected patients.
Limb salvage reconstruction aims to preserve an injured or severely damaged limb through advanced reconstructive, vascular and microsurgical procedures.
Diabetic foot reconstruction uses wound care, flap coverage and reconstructive surgery to preserve tissue and function in patients with complex diabetic foot wounds.
Brachial plexus surgery may involve nerve repair, nerve transfer or muscle transfer to restore movement and function after severe nerve injury.
Hand reconstruction can include tendon repair, nerve reconstruction and soft-tissue coverage to restore movement, strength and hand function.
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for aesthetic or functional reasons and may improve both facial balance and nasal breathing in selected patients.
Breast augmentation enhances breast volume and shape using implants or selected reconstructive techniques based on individual anatomy and goals.
Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to reduce breast size and may help relieve back pain, shoulder discomfort and activity limitations.
Gynecomastia surgery removes excess glandular tissue and fat from the male chest to create a flatter and more proportionate contour.
Liposuction removes selected localized fat deposits to improve body contour in appropriately selected patients.
Body contouring procedures reshape areas of the body by removing excess fat or skin and may be performed after major weight loss or according to aesthetic goals.
Scar revision uses surgical or minimally invasive techniques to improve the appearance, texture or functional impact of selected scars.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Onco-Reconstruction, Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Lymphedema Surgery, Limb Salvage Surgery, Trauma Reconstruction
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Soumya Kanti Bag
Dr. Soumya Kanti Bag is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Kolkata specialising in reconstructive microsurgery, cancer reconstruction, limb salvage and aesthetic surgery.
He specialises in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with particular expertise in onco-reconstruction, microvascular surgery, lymphedema surgery and complex limb reconstruction.
He holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
He practices at several Kolkata hospitals including Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Barasat, HCG Cancer Center New Town, Apollo Clinic Mukundapur and Desun Hospital Kasba.
Yes. Onco-reconstruction and microvascular free flap reconstruction following major head, neck and breast cancer surgery are key areas of his expertise.
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