Oncology
Consultant Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology Specialist15+ Years of Experience
Cytecare Hospitals Pvt. Ltd
Yelahanka, Bengaluru
Dr. Soumya Somasekar is a Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru with 15+ years of overall experience and specialist expertise in surgical oncology. She is associated with Cytecare Hospitals, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, and specialises in the surgical management of different types of cancers.
Dr. Soumya Somasekar completed her MBBS from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, followed by an MS in General Surgery from the University of Delhi. She subsequently completed her MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2019.
Her areas of clinical interest include breast oncology with oncoplastic surgery, gastrointestinal malignancies, gynecological oncology, urological oncology and head and neck oncology. She also has expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected cancer conditions.
Dr. Soumya has specialised experience in the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal cancers involving the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas and colorectal region. Her expertise includes laparoscopic and minimally invasive cancer surgery.
She also has a clinical interest in peritoneal surface malignancies, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Her approach focuses on developing an individualised surgical treatment plan based on the type, stage and clinical characteristics of each cancer.
Dr. Soumya has worked as a Senior Resident at Tata Memorial Centre and has undertaken additional training and fellowships in minimal access surgery, upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery, peritoneal surface oncology, HIPEC and oncoplastic breast surgery.
Comprehensive surgical evaluation and treatment of cancers using appropriate surgical techniques based on the type and stage of cancer.
Multidisciplinary and surgical treatment of breast cancer based on tumour characteristics and individual patient requirements.
Surgical management of selected breast cancers, including breast-conserving and other appropriate procedures.
Breast cancer surgery combining cancer removal with techniques designed to preserve or improve breast shape when appropriate.
Surgical treatment of selected cancers affecting the head and neck region.
Surgical treatment of cancers involving the digestive tract, including selected upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies.
Surgical management of selected cancers affecting the oesophagus as part of an individualised cancer treatment plan.
Surgical treatment of selected gastric cancers based on disease stage and the patient's overall clinical condition.
Specialist surgical management of selected pancreatic cancers requiring operative treatment.
Surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the colon and rectum.
Surgical evaluation and treatment of selected cancers affecting the female reproductive system.
Surgical management of selected cancers involving the urinary and related reproductive systems.
Specialist management of selected cancers involving the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Surgical removal of visible tumour deposits in selected patients with advanced or peritoneal surface malignancies.
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy used with cytoreductive surgery for selected cancers involving the peritoneal surface.
Minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected cancers to help reduce surgical trauma and support recovery.
Laparoscopic surgical treatment for selected cancers where minimally invasive surgery is clinically appropriate.
Surgical management of selected cancers affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the oesophagus and stomach.
MBBS; MS General Surgery; MCh Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Breast Cancer Treatment, Breast Cancer Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery, Oesophageal Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Gynecological Cancer Treatment, Urological Cancer Surgery, Peritoneal Surface Oncology, Cytoreductive Surgery, HIPEC, Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery, Upper GI Cancer Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about DR. Soumya Somasekhar
Dr. Soumya Somasekar is a Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru specialising in the surgical treatment of breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Soumya Somasekar has 15+ years of overall clinical experience, including specialist experience in surgical oncology.
She has completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Surgical Oncology from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, University of Delhi and Tata Memorial Hospital respectively.
Her areas of expertise include breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, gynecological cancers, urological cancers and head and neck cancers.
Yes. Her specialist interests include laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery for selected gastrointestinal and other cancer conditions.
Yes. Her specialist interests include peritoneal surface oncology, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for selected peritoneal surface malignancies.
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