About Dr. Debasish Chatterjee – Surgical Oncologist in Kolkata

Dr. Debasish Chatterjee is an experienced Surgical Oncologist, General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeon in Kolkata with more than 10 years of clinical and surgical experience. He specialises in the surgical management of a wide range of cancers using conventional, minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He completed his MBBS with academic distinction and later pursued MS in General Surgery. He subsequently completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, along with advanced training in oncoplastic breast cancer surgery, minimal access surgery and robotic cancer surgery.

Dr. Debasish Chatterjee has expertise in the treatment of head and neck cancers, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, thoracic cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, urological cancers, skin cancers and gynecological malignancies.

His special interests include laparoscopic and robotic colorectal cancer surgery, minimally invasive gynecological cancer surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery and reconstructive head and neck surgery. He also performs advanced procedures including Cytoreductive Surgery, HIPEC and PIPAC for selected abdominal and peritoneal cancers.

Dr. Chatterjee is also experienced in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and chemoport insertion for patients requiring repeated chemotherapy. His surgical approach focuses on appropriate cancer clearance while using minimally invasive techniques whenever clinically suitable.

He follows a multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach to cancer care, helping patients understand their diagnosis, surgical options, expected recovery and the role of additional oncology treatments when required.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Breast cancer surgery may include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy and lymph node procedures depending on tumor size, stage and individual patient factors.

Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery

Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer removal with reconstructive surgical techniques to achieve appropriate cancer clearance while helping preserve breast shape and appearance.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Head and neck cancer surgery may involve removal of tumors affecting the oral cavity, throat, voice box, thyroid or surrounding structures while aiming to preserve important functions wherever possible.

Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Thyroid cancer surgery may involve partial or complete thyroid removal, with lymph node surgery performed when indicated by tumor characteristics and disease spread.

Thoracic Cancer Surgery

Thoracic cancer surgery is used for selected tumors of the chest and lungs and may involve minimally invasive surgical techniques depending on disease stage and location.

Stomach Cancer Surgery

Stomach cancer surgery may involve partial or complete removal of the stomach along with regional lymph nodes depending on tumor location, stage and overall patient condition.

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic cancer surgery involves complex procedures designed to remove operable tumors while preserving as much healthy pancreatic and digestive function as possible.

Liver Cancer Surgery

Liver cancer surgery may involve removal of the tumor-bearing portion of the liver in selected patients with resectable disease and sufficient remaining liver function.

Gallbladder Cancer Surgery

Gallbladder cancer surgery may include removal of the gallbladder together with adjacent liver tissue and regional lymph nodes depending on disease stage.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Colorectal cancer surgery involves removal of cancer affecting the colon or rectum and nearby lymph nodes, with laparoscopic or robotic approaches considered for appropriate patients.

Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Robotic colorectal surgery uses minimally invasive robotic technology to assist with precise removal of selected colon and rectal cancers through smaller incisions.

Gynecological Cancer Surgery

Gynecological cancer surgery may be used for ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers, with treatment planned according to disease stage and tumor distribution.

Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Ovarian cancer surgery aims to remove visible tumor deposits and may involve extensive cytoreductive procedures as part of comprehensive cancer treatment.

Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

Laparoscopic cancer surgery uses small incisions and specialized instruments to perform selected cancer operations while potentially reducing postoperative discomfort and recovery time.

Cytoreductive Surgery

Cytoreductive surgery removes visible cancer deposits from the abdominal or peritoneal cavity and may be combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy for selected malignancies.

HIPEC Treatment

HIPEC involves circulating heated chemotherapy inside the abdominal cavity following cytoreductive surgery and may be used for selected cancers involving the peritoneal surface.

PIPAC Treatment

PIPAC delivers chemotherapy into the abdominal cavity as a pressurised aerosol and may be considered for selected patients with recurrent or advanced peritoneal cancers, including some ovarian cancers.

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

VATS is a minimally invasive chest surgery technique that may be used for selected thoracic and lung conditions through small incisions instead of traditional open surgery.

Chemoport Placement

Chemoport placement provides long-term venous access for patients receiving repeated chemotherapy and helps reduce the need for frequent peripheral intravenous cannulation.