Oncology
Breast Cancer Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai27 Years Overall
HCG Cancer Centre
Mumbai
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare is an experienced Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Breast Oncosurgeon practicing at HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali West, Mumbai. With around 27 years of overall medical experience, she has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of breast diseases and breast cancer.
She has completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery and holds MNAMS in General Surgery. She underwent specialised fellowship training in breast cancer surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, one of India's leading cancer centres.
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare has significant experience in breast-conserving surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, oncoplastic breast surgery and different types of mastectomy. Her treatment approach focuses on effective cancer control while preserving breast appearance and function whenever medically appropriate.
Her expertise includes skin-sparing mastectomy and nipple-areola complex preserving mastectomy with reconstruction for selected patients in whom breast conservation may not be suitable. She also performs bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in appropriately selected high-risk patients.
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare manages a broad range of breast conditions including breast cancer, breast lumps, nipple discharge and phyllodes tumours. She also performs microdochectomy for selected patients with persistent nipple discharge.
She has received additional training in laparoscopic surgery, stapling techniques and essential surgical skills through the ETHICON Institute in Mumbai. Her extensive surgical background allows her to provide comprehensive and personalised treatment planning for patients requiring breast oncology surgery.
At HCG Cancer Centre, Mumbai, Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare works within a multidisciplinary oncology team to develop individualised treatment plans based on tumour type, stage, imaging findings and overall patient health. Her approach emphasises clear communication, precise surgical planning and continuity of care throughout the cancer treatment journey.
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare provides surgical treatment for breast cancer based on the tumour size, location, stage and individual patient requirements. Surgery may involve breast-conserving procedures or mastectomy depending on clinical suitability.
Breast conservation surgery removes the cancerous tumour along with a margin of surrounding healthy tissue while preserving as much of the breast as possible. It may be suitable for selected patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy helps determine whether breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare has experience using techniques involving radiocolloid and blue dye for sentinel node identification.
Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer removal with reconstructive surgical techniques to help preserve or improve breast shape after tumour excision. Procedures may include techniques such as round-block oncoplastic surgery in suitable patients.
Mastectomy involves removal of breast tissue to treat breast cancer. The type of mastectomy is selected according to tumour characteristics, breast size, disease extent and the patient's overall treatment plan.
Skin-sparing mastectomy removes breast tissue while preserving much of the breast skin to support breast reconstruction. It may be considered for selected patients when breast conservation is not clinically appropriate.
Nipple-areola complex preserving mastectomy aims to remove breast tissue while retaining the nipple and surrounding skin in carefully selected patients. Reconstruction may be performed as part of the overall surgical treatment.
Breast reconstruction can help restore breast shape after mastectomy. Reconstruction options are selected according to the cancer treatment plan, patient health, anatomy and personal preferences.
Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy may be considered for selected women who have a significantly increased hereditary or clinical risk of developing breast cancer. Detailed risk assessment and counselling are important before considering this procedure.
Phyllodes tumours are uncommon breast tumours that may be benign, borderline or malignant. Surgical removal with an appropriate margin is often recommended depending on the size and pathological characteristics of the tumour.
Microdochectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an affected milk duct in selected patients with persistent or abnormal nipple discharge. The removed tissue can also be examined to identify the underlying cause.
Breast cancer screening and specialist evaluation can help identify suspicious breast changes at an earlier stage. Patients with breast lumps, nipple changes, unusual discharge or a strong family history may benefit from specialist assessment.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MNAMS (General Surgery), Fellowship Training in Breast Oncology
Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Conservation Surgery, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Mastectomy, Skin-Sparing Mastectomy, Nipple-Areola Complex Preserving Mastectomy
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Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Breast Oncosurgeon practicing at HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali West, Mumbai. She specialises in breast cancer surgery and advanced breast-conserving procedures
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare has completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MNAMS in General Surgery. She has also undergone specialised breast oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare practices at HCG Cancer Centre in Borivali West, Mumbai.
Yes. Breast oncology is one of her main areas of expertise, including breast conservation surgery, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy and oncoplastic breast surgery
Yes. She performs breast-conserving procedures for appropriately selected breast cancer patients, including oncoplastic techniques and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
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