Oncology
Consultant Surgical Oncologist8 Years of Experience in Surgical Oncology
HCG Cancer Center, Hubli
Hubli
Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist in Hubli with expertise in complex cancer surgery and multidisciplinary oncology care.
His major areas of clinical interest include head and neck cancers, breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, thoracic cancers and musculoskeletal malignancies.
Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi completed his MBBS followed by MS in General Surgery, MRCS, MCh in Surgical Oncology and FMAS.
His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery, breast cancer surgery, head and neck oncology, bone and soft tissue tumour surgery and complex gastrointestinal and thoracic oncological procedures.
He also has a special interest in microvascular reconstructive surgery for selected breast and head and neck cancer patients, as well as pain and palliative care.
Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi currently practises at HCG Cancer Center, Hubli.
Head and neck cancer surgery treats selected tumours involving the oral cavity, throat and related structures while aiming to preserve speech, swallowing and appearance whenever possible.
Breast cancer surgery may include breast-conserving procedures or mastectomy depending on tumour characteristics and the overall treatment plan.
Gastrointestinal cancer surgery includes treatment of selected cancers affecting the stomach, bowel and related digestive organs.
Genitourinary cancer surgery treats selected cancers involving organs such as the urinary bladder, kidneys and related structures.
Thoracic cancer surgery includes selected operations for cancers affecting the lungs, oesophagus and other structures within the chest.
Surgery for bone and soft tissue tumours aims to remove the tumour while preserving limb and functional anatomy whenever oncologically feasible.
Musculoskeletal oncology focuses on cancers and tumours involving bone, muscle and soft tissues and may include limb-salvage surgical approaches.
Minimally invasive cancer surgery uses smaller incisions and specialised instruments for selected oncological procedures.
Robotic surgery uses advanced minimally invasive technology to assist precise surgical treatment of selected cancers.
Microvascular reconstruction can restore form and function after extensive tumour removal, particularly in selected head and neck and breast cancer surgeries.
Surgical treatment for selected lung cancers aims to remove the tumour with adequate margins while preserving respiratory function where possible.
Oesophageal cancer surgery may involve removal of the affected oesophagus and reconstruction of the gastrointestinal tract in selected operable disease.
Colorectal cancer surgery removes cancers of the colon or rectum while aiming to preserve bowel function whenever clinically feasible.
Hepatobiliary oncology includes surgical management of selected liver, gallbladder and biliary tract malignancies.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS, MCh (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery, Genitourinary Cancer Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Surgery, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery, Musculoskeletal Cancer Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery, Robotic Cancer Surgery, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Oral Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Oesophageal Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery
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Yes. Bone and soft tissue tumours and musculoskeletal oncology are specifically listed among Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi's areas of expertise.
Yes. Robotic surgery and minimally invasive oncology are among Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi's major clinical interests.
Yes. Breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving and reconstructive approaches in selected patients, is among Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi's documented expertise.
Yes. Head and neck oncology is one of Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi's primary documented areas of expertise.
Dr. Santosh Basavantappa Chikaraddi has completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MRCS, MCh in Surgical Oncology and FMAS.
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