Dr. Viswanth Kottakota - Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Visakhapatnam

Dr. Viswanth Kottakota is an experienced Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Robotic and Laparoscopic Oncosurgeon practicing at HCG Cancer Hospital, Chinnagadili, Visakhapatnam. He has around 10 years of surgical experience and specialises in advanced surgical treatment for different types of solid cancers.

He has completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Surgical Oncology. He has also completed advanced fellowships in laparoscopic oncology and robotic surgery, including FALS Oncology from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai and FARIS training in Robotic and Intuitive Surgery.

Dr. Viswanth Kottakota has significant expertise in gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary oncology. He performs surgeries for colorectal, stomach, esophageal, liver, pancreatic, gallbladder and bile duct cancers using open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches depending on clinical suitability.

His advanced minimally invasive surgical expertise includes laparoscopic colorectal surgery, VATS esophagectomy and robotic cancer surgery. These approaches may help selected patients undergo complex cancer surgery through smaller incisions while maintaining oncological safety.

Dr. Viswanth also specialises in gynecological oncology and provides surgical treatment for ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers. His practice includes cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for appropriately selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies.

His clinical expertise extends to breast conservation and oncoplastic surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, ortho-oncology, limb salvage procedures, uro-oncology and thoracic cancer surgery including lung lobectomy.

Dr. Viswanth Kottakota has a strong academic and research background. His published work includes studies involving anorectal melanoma, oral cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma and outcomes of cancer surgery. He has also presented research involving VATS esophagectomy and malignant bone tumours at national academic meetings.

At HCG Cancer Hospital, he follows a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, coordinating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists to develop personalised treatment plans based on cancer type, stage and patient condition.

Robotic Cancer Surgery

Robotic cancer surgery uses advanced robotic technology to perform selected complex cancer operations with enhanced precision. Dr. Viswanth Kottakota is trained in robotic oncology and uses this approach for suitable gastrointestinal, colorectal, gynecological and urological cancers.

Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

Laparoscopic cancer surgery allows selected operations to be performed through smaller incisions. Dr. Viswanth has advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic oncology and performs minimally invasive procedures for several abdominal cancers.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Dr. Viswanth Kottakota performs minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery for selected colon and rectal cancers. Treatment is planned based on tumour location, stage and involvement of nearby tissues.

Stomach Cancer Surgery

Gastrectomy may be required for selected stomach cancers. Surgery involves removing part or all of the stomach together with appropriate lymph nodes depending on tumour location and disease extent.

Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Dr. Viswanth has expertise in esophagectomy, including minimally invasive VATS approaches for selected esophageal cancers. Surgery is planned as part of multidisciplinary cancer treatment.

Liver Cancer Surgery

Liver resection may be considered for selected primary or metastatic liver cancers. Detailed imaging and assessment of remaining liver function are important before surgery.

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Dr. Viswanth Kottakota performs complex pancreatic procedures, including pancreaticoduodenectomy or Whipple surgery, for suitable patients with operable pancreatic and periampullary cancers.

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Surgery

Surgical management for gallbladder and bile duct cancers may involve removal of affected organs together with surrounding tissues or lymph nodes depending on disease stage and location.

Gynecological Cancer Surgery

Dr. Viswanth provides surgical management for ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers. Surgery may involve hysterectomy, lymph node surgery or cytoreductive procedures depending on disease extent.

Breast Conservation and Oncoplastic Surgery

Breast conservation surgery removes the tumour while preserving as much breast tissue as possible. Oncoplastic techniques combine cancer surgery with reconstructive principles to help maintain breast shape in suitable patients.

Limb Salvage Surgery

Limb salvage surgery may be used for selected bone and soft tissue tumours to remove cancer while preserving the affected limb whenever oncologically and technically possible.

Lung Cancer Surgery

Thoracic cancer surgery may include lung lobectomy and other procedures for selected operable lung tumours. Surgical suitability depends on cancer stage, tumour location and overall lung function.

Cytoreductive Surgery

Cytoreductive surgery is performed to remove visible cancer deposits from the abdominal cavity in selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies and may be combined with HIPEC.

HIPEC

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy combines cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdominal cavity. It may be considered for carefully selected abdominal and peritoneal cancers.