Dr. Akshay Shivappa Kudpaje – Head & Neck Surgeon and Oncologist in Bengaluru

Dr. Akshay Shivappa Kudpaje is a senior Head & Neck Surgeon and Head & Neck Oncologist in Bengaluru with more than 20 years of experience in the surgical management of head and neck conditions and cancers.

He holds qualifications including MBBS, MS in ENT and MCh in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. He has also completed fellowship training in Head & Neck Oncology at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, and advanced fellowship training at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.

Dr. Kudpaje has specialized expertise in the treatment of oral cavity, throat, laryngeal, hypopharyngeal, thyroid and salivary gland cancers. His practice also includes the management of voice, airway and swallowing disorders.

His surgical expertise includes transoral laser microsurgery, neck dissection, thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, laryngectomy and complex head and neck cancer resections.

He has received advanced training in robotic head and neck surgery and has international experience in minimally invasive head and neck procedures. He is particularly experienced in transoral laser surgery for selected laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumours.

Dr. Kudpaje has also been actively involved in teaching and academic activities, including conducting national and international workshops on transoral laser surgery and contributing chapters to medical textbooks on head and neck surgery and oncology.

Dr. Akshay Shivappa Kudpaje's Head & Neck Treatments

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment

Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of selected cancers affecting the head, neck, throat and related structures.

Oral Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the oral cavity, tongue, gums and other oral structures.

Throat Cancer Treatment

Specialist evaluation and treatment of cancers affecting the throat and associated upper aerodigestive tract.

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment

Surgical management of selected cancers affecting the voice box, with treatment planned according to tumour location and stage.

Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment

Evaluation and surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the hypopharynx.

Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected thyroid cancers through procedures such as thyroidectomy and appropriate neck surgery.

Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment

Specialist management of selected tumours affecting the parotid and other salivary glands.

Parotid Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected benign and malignant parotid gland conditions.

Neck Dissection

Surgical removal of selected lymph nodes and surrounding tissues as part of treatment for certain head and neck cancers.

Transoral Laser Microsurgery

Minimally invasive laser surgery through the mouth for selected tumours of the larynx and hypopharynx.

Robotic Head & Neck Surgery

Robot-assisted surgical treatment for selected head and neck conditions using minimally invasive approaches.

Mandibulectomy

Surgical removal of part or all of the lower jaw for selected advanced head and neck tumours.

Maxillectomy

Surgical removal of selected portions of the upper jaw for appropriately diagnosed head and neck tumours.

Laryngectomy

Surgical treatment involving partial or complete removal of the larynx for selected advanced laryngeal conditions.

Voice Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation and supportive care to help selected patients improve communication following laryngeal or head and neck surgery.

Microvascular Free-Flap Reconstruction

Advanced reconstructive surgery using microvascular tissue transfer following selected complex head and neck cancer procedures.

Voice and Airway Disorders

Evaluation and treatment of selected disorders affecting voice, breathing and the upper airway.

Swallowing Disorders

Assessment and multidisciplinary management of selected swallowing difficulties associated with head and neck conditions.