Oncology
Senior Consultant – Breast & Surgical Oncology15 Years of Experience in Breast and Surgical Oncology
HCG Cancer Hospital, K R Road
Bangalore
Dr. Krithika Murugan is a Breast and Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru with 15 years of specialist experience in cancer surgery. Her principal clinical interests include breast oncology, oncoplastic breast surgery, breast reconstruction, colorectal cancer surgery and minimally invasive surgical oncology.
She has extensive experience in breast conservation surgery, oncoplastic procedures, breast reconstruction and complex breast cancer surgery. HCG also documents her involvement in the use of genomics in breast cancer management and research into the tumour microenvironment of breast cancer.
Dr. Krithika Murugan completed her MBBS and MRCS and subsequently underwent advanced surgical training in the United Kingdom. Her additional training includes breast and oncoplastic surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery.
Her colorectal oncology practice includes both open and laparoscopic procedures for colon and rectal cancers. She is also involved in minimally invasive and robotic approaches for selected cancer surgeries.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Krithika Murugan is actively involved in academic teaching, multidisciplinary breast cancer care and oncology research. HCG states that she has performed more than 8,000 oncological surgeries and serves as faculty for breast oncology training.
Breast conservation surgery removes the cancer while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible and is used for selected breast cancer patients based on tumour size, location and stage.
Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer removal with reconstructive surgical techniques to support both oncological safety and breast shape.
Breast reconstruction may be performed after breast cancer surgery to restore breast shape using reconstructive techniques selected according to individual clinical needs.
Nipple reconstruction may form part of staged breast reconstruction following cancer surgery when clinically appropriate.
Modified radical mastectomy involves removal of the breast together with selected lymph nodes and may be recommended for certain breast cancers depending on disease extent.
Skin-sparing mastectomy removes breast tissue while preserving much of the breast skin envelope to facilitate reconstruction in appropriately selected patients.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy preserves the nipple-areolar complex during selected breast cancer surgeries when oncologically suitable.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy assesses the first lymph nodes likely to receive cancer spread and can help determine nodal involvement in selected breast cancer patients.
Axillary lymph node dissection removes lymph nodes from the underarm region when more extensive nodal assessment or treatment is required.
Robotic breast cancer surgery uses robotic-assisted minimally invasive techniques for selected procedures where this approach is clinically appropriate.
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery uses small incisions and specialised instruments to remove selected colon or rectal tumours while aiming to support faster recovery.
Anterior resection removes the affected part of the rectum or sigmoid colon and may be used for selected colorectal cancers.
Abdominoperineal resection is used for selected low rectal cancers when removal of the rectum and anal canal is required.
Hemicolectomy removes the affected side of the colon together with relevant lymphatic tissue for selected colon cancers.
Prophylactic mastectomy may be considered for selected individuals with significantly elevated genetic breast cancer risk after specialist evaluation and counselling.
Surgical excision is the main treatment for phyllodes tumours, with the extent of surgery determined by tumour size, pathology and breast anatomy.
MBBS, MRCS, CCBST, Fellowship Training in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery, Fellowship Training in Colorectal Surgery, Fellowship Training in Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery Certification
Breast Conservation Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Nipple Reconstruction, Modified Radical Mastectomy, Skin-Sparing Mastectomy, Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, Robotic Breast Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Anterior Resection, Abdominoperineal Resection, Hemicolectomy, Prophylactic Mastectomy, Phyllodes Tumor Excision
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Krithika Murugan
Yes. Dr. Krithika Murugan has robotic surgery certification from Newcastle, UK and is involved in research into minimally invasive and robotic approaches for breast cancer treatment.
Yes. Dr. Krithika Murugan has documented expertise in colorectal cancer surgery, including laparoscopic colorectal procedures.
Yes. HCG specifically documents oncoplasty, breast reconstruction and nipple reconstruction among Dr. Krithika Murugan's primary clinical interests.
Yes. Breast conservation surgery is one of Dr. Krithika Murugan's major documented areas of expertise, and HCG identifies her as a pioneer in advanced breast-conserving procedures.
Dr. Krithika Murugan's core qualifications include MBBS, MRCS and CCBST. She has also completed advanced UK training in breast and oncoplastic surgery, colorectal surgery and laparoscopic surgery, along with robotic surgery certification.
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