Dr. Soumya Somasekar – Surgical Oncologist in 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.

Dr. Soumya Somasekar's Surgical Oncology Treatments

Surgical Oncology

Comprehensive surgical evaluation and treatment of cancers using appropriate surgical techniques based on the type and stage of cancer.

Breast Cancer Treatment

Multidisciplinary and surgical treatment of breast cancer based on tumour characteristics and individual patient requirements.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Surgical management of selected breast cancers, including breast-conserving and other appropriate procedures.

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Breast cancer surgery combining cancer removal with techniques designed to preserve or improve breast shape when appropriate.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected cancers affecting the head and neck region.

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of cancers involving the digestive tract, including selected upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies.

Oesophageal Cancer Surgery

Surgical management of selected cancers affecting the oesophagus as part of an individualised cancer treatment plan.

Stomach Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected gastric cancers based on disease stage and the patient's overall clinical condition.

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Specialist surgical management of selected pancreatic cancers requiring operative treatment.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the colon and rectum.

Gynecological Cancer Treatment

Surgical evaluation and treatment of selected cancers affecting the female reproductive system.

Urological Cancer Surgery

Surgical management of selected cancers involving the urinary and related reproductive systems.

Peritoneal Surface Oncology

Specialist management of selected cancers involving the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Cytoreductive Surgery

Surgical removal of visible tumour deposits in selected patients with advanced or peritoneal surface malignancies.

HIPEC

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy used with cytoreductive surgery for selected cancers involving the peritoneal surface.

Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected cancers to help reduce surgical trauma and support recovery.

Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

Laparoscopic surgical treatment for selected cancers where minimally invasive surgery is clinically appropriate.

Upper GI Cancer Surgery

Surgical management of selected cancers affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the oesophagus and stomach.