Oncology
Consultant Surgical Oncologist25+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Satish Rao is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist in the Head and Neck Oncosurgery department at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he specialises in head and neck cancer surgery and breast oncology, providing surgical care as part of a multidisciplinary cancer treatment approach.
He holds MBBS and MS qualifications and is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS) and the Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS). He received his foundational training in surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Rao has undertaken advanced training in head and neck oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA, and specialised training in endoscopic laser surgery for head and neck cancers at the University of Kiel and the University of Göttingen in Germany.
His clinical interests include cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, larynx and pharynx, as well as thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland and breast conditions requiring surgical treatment. He works collaboratively with medical and radiation oncologists to support individualised cancer care.
Surgical treatment of selected cancers affecting the head and neck, with procedures planned according to the tumour location, disease stage and the patient's individual needs.
Surgical management of cancers affecting the mouth, including the lips, gums, inner cheeks and other oral tissues, based on diagnostic findings and treatment requirements.
Assessment and surgical treatment of selected tongue cancers, with attention to tumour removal and preservation of important functions such as speech and swallowing wherever possible.
Surgical treatment planning for cancers affecting the larynx, or voice box, with the approach determined by the location and extent of the disease.
Evaluation and surgical management of selected cancers affecting the pharynx, the passage connecting the nose and mouth to the oesophagus and larynx.
Surgical treatment for selected benign and malignant thyroid conditions, including thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, following appropriate clinical evaluation.
Surgical management of selected parathyroid disorders, including parathyroid tumours or adenomas, when surgery is indicated following diagnostic assessment.
Surgical evaluation and treatment of selected benign and malignant tumours affecting the parotid salivary gland, with consideration of nearby facial nerve structures.
Surgical treatment of breast cancer, with the choice of procedure guided by the tumour's characteristics, stage and the patient's treatment goals.
A surgical approach that removes the breast tumour and a margin of surrounding tissue while preserving most of the breast when clinically appropriate.
A specialised approach that combines cancer removal with breast-shaping techniques to help preserve breast appearance while treating the disease in suitable patients.
A surgical procedure to remove selected lymph nodes in the neck when cancer has spread or may have spread to these nodes.
A minimally invasive technique that uses an endoscope and laser to treat selected head and neck tumours, depending on their location and suitability for this approach.
A procedure that uses specialised instruments and laser technology through the mouth to remove selected tumours in areas such as the larynx and throat.
Reconstructive procedures that may be performed after cancer surgery to help restore the structure and function of affected areas, depending on the surgical requirements.
MBBS, MS, FICS, FAIS
Head and Neck Oncology, Breast Oncology, Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers, Microvascular Reconstruction, Thyroid and Parotid Surgeries, Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment
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Dr. Satish Rao is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist specialising in head and neck oncosurgery at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mumbai.
Dr. Satish Rao has over 25 years of clinical experience in surgical oncology.
His qualifications include MBBS, MS, FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons) and FAIS (Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India).
His main areas of expertise include head and neck cancers and breast cancer, including selected cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, larynx and pharynx.
His areas of expertise include thyroid surgery, breast cancer surgery and breast-conserving procedures. The recommended treatment depends on the patient's diagnosis and clinical assessment.
He is associated with S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim West, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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