Oncology
Consultant - Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Surgeon10+ Years of Experience in Breast Surgery, Breast Oncology and Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar is an experienced Breast Oncology, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon in Bangalore with over a decade of clinical expertise in breast cancer surgery, benign breast disease management and aesthetic breast procedures.
Her clinical expertise includes breast cancer surgery for palpable and non-palpable breast lesions using advanced localisation techniques such as Magseed, radioisotope, ICG, ROLL and tag-guided lumpectomy.
Dr. Kanmani Telkar specialises in breast-conserving and oncoplastic surgery, combining appropriate cancer removal with reconstructive techniques designed to preserve or restore breast shape wherever clinically suitable.
Her breast oncology practice includes sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary clearance and advanced mastectomy procedures such as skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy for selected patients with breast cancer.
Dr. Kanmani Telkar also performs partial breast reconstruction using Level 1 to Level 3 oncoplastic techniques, local chest wall perforator flaps and latissimus dorsi flaps, as well as whole breast reconstruction using implant-based and flap-based methods.
Her expertise extends to benign breast conditions, including fibroadenomas and other breast lumps, along with breast deformity correction and lipomodelling procedures.
In aesthetic breast surgery, she performs breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty and breast lift procedures with treatment planning based on individual anatomy, clinical suitability and patient goals.
Dr. Kanmani Telkar completed her MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere, and MS in General Surgery from JSS Medical College, Mysore. She subsequently completed a Fellowship in Breast Cancer Diseases through RGUHS University in collaboration with HCG Hospital before pursuing advanced MCh training in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery in the UK.
She also holds FEBS European Board accreditation in breast surgery. Her professional focus combines oncological safety with breast conservation, reconstruction and aesthetic outcomes to provide comprehensive breast care.
Surgical management of breast cancer using an individualised approach based on tumour characteristics, stage, breast anatomy and overall treatment requirements.
Removal of breast cancer while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as clinically appropriate, with treatment planned as part of multidisciplinary cancer care.
Surgical removal of a breast tumour with a surrounding margin of healthy tissue while preserving the remaining breast wherever clinically suitable.
Breast-conserving surgery used to remove a breast lesion or cancer with an appropriate margin while aiming to retain the natural breast structure.
Assessment of the first lymph nodes to which breast cancer may spread, using appropriate mapping techniques to support cancer staging and treatment planning.
Surgical removal of selected lymph nodes from the axilla when clinically required as part of breast cancer treatment and regional disease management.
Mastectomy technique that removes breast tissue while preserving selected breast skin to facilitate immediate or later breast reconstruction where appropriate.
Selected mastectomy procedure designed to preserve the nipple-areola complex while removing breast tissue when oncologically appropriate.
Combined breast cancer and reconstructive surgery techniques used to remove tumours while reshaping the remaining breast to support appropriate cosmetic outcomes.
Reconstruction of breast defects following tumour removal using oncoplastic techniques or local tissue flaps to restore breast contour.
Reconstruction of the breast following mastectomy using implant-based or flap-based techniques selected according to individual clinical requirements.
Breast reconstruction using implants following mastectomy or significant breast tissue removal in appropriately selected patients.
Reconstructive surgery using the patient's own tissue to recreate breast shape after mastectomy or extensive breast surgery.
Surgical removal of selected fibroadenomas and benign breast lumps based on their size, symptoms, imaging findings and clinical assessment.
Corrective breast procedures designed to improve asymmetry or deformity resulting from congenital conditions, previous surgery or cancer treatment.
Use of transferred fat to improve selected breast contour irregularities and support reconstructive or aesthetic outcomes.
Aesthetic breast surgery performed to increase breast volume and improve contour using an individually planned approach.
Surgical reduction of excessive breast tissue to improve breast proportion and address selected physical or aesthetic concerns.
Cosmetic breast surgery designed to reshape and reposition breast tissue to improve contour in appropriately selected patients.
Consultant - Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Surgeon
Breast cancer surgery palpable and non palpable lesions (magseed, radioisotope, ICG, ROLL, tag guided lumpectomy) Breast oncoplastic surgeries Benign breast diseases and cosmetic procedures Sentinel lymph node biopsy (Blue dye, radioisotope, ICG, Magtrace guided ) Axillary clearance Aesthetic radical mastectomies , skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies Partial breast reconstruction(oncoplasty level 1 to 3, local chest wall perforator and LD flaps) Whole breast reconstruction(implant based and local flap bases) Augmentation mammoplasty , breast lift and reduction mammoplasty Breast deformity corrections and lipomodeling
Genuine patient experiences and treatment feedback.
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar
Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar specializes in Breast cancer surgery for both palpable and non-palpable lesions using advanced techniques like Magseed, radioisotope, ICG, ROLL, and tag-guided lumpectomy. He also performs Sentinel lymph node biopsy (Blue dye, radioisotope, ICG, Magtrace guided), Axillary clearance, and Aesthetic radical mastectomies including skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies—with over 10 years of experience.
Yes. He provides Partial breast reconstruction (oncoplasty levels 1 to 3, local chest wall perforator and LD flaps), Whole breast reconstruction (implant-based and local flap-based), Augmentation mammoplasty, Breast lift, Reduction mammoplasty, Breast deformity corrections, and Lipomodeling—ensuring comprehensive care from cancer removal to aesthetic restoration.
Dr. Kanmani Telkar's official website and SPARSH Hospital profile state that she has over a decade of clinical experience in breast surgery.
She has completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery, a Fellowship in Breast Cancer Diseases, MCh in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery in the UK, and FEBS European Board accreditation in breast surgery.
Yes. Breast cancer surgery is one of her primary areas of expertise, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary procedures.
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