Dr. Praveen Kammar

• Major Cancer Types Treated
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers: Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Esophagus Cancer, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, and Bile Duct Cancers.
  • Gynaecological Cancers: Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer.
  • Peritoneal Cancers: Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Peritoneal Metastases.
  • Other solid tumours of the Head & Neck, Breast, and Thorax.

  Sub-specialties

  • GI Oncosurgery
  • Gynaecological Oncosurgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
  • Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery (Robotic & Laparoscopic)

  Advanced Procedures Performed

  • Robotic Cancer Surgery (using Da-Vinci Xi and SI systems)
  • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
  • Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC)
  • Advanced Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Cancer Surgeries
  • Sphincter Saving Surgeries for low rectal cancer
  • Trans-anal Endoscopic Surgeries (TES)

• Current Affiliation: Director & Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Specialty Surgical Oncology (SSO) Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai
• Visiting Consultant at: Hiranandani Hospital, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Saifee Hospital, S. L. Raheja Hospital (Fortis), HCG Cancer Centre, Surya Hospital, Thunga Hospitals.
• Past Affiliations:
  • Specialist Senior Registrar, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
  • Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad

Academic & Research Roles

• Actively involved in clinical research with a focus on peritoneal therapies and outcomes in colorectal cancer.
• Prolific author with over 76 publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
• Life member of key professional organisations including the Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology of India (SPSOI) and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).

Key Achievements & Contributions

• Trained and practiced extensively at Tata Memorial Centre, contributing to both clinical care and research.
• One of the few surgeons in Mumbai with dedicated international training in both robotic colorectal surgery and peritoneal surface malignancies.
• As part of the Specialty Surgical Oncology group, he collaborates with other experts to provide world-class, multi-disciplinary cancer care.

National & International Awards

• International Career Development Scholarship, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), USA (2021)

Published Papers in Medical Journals

• Perioperative outcomes and platinum resistant recurrence in patients undergoing systematic, protocol-based, total parietal peritonectomy during interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer: results of the TORPEDO study, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (2024)
• Long-Term Survival in Patients Treated by Cytoreductive Surgery with or Without HIPEC for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies—A report from the Indian HIPEC Registry, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (2023)
• Feasibility and Safety of Taxane-PIPAC in Patients with Peritoneal Malignancies—a Retrospective Bi-institutional Study, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (2022)
• Downstaging in Advanced Rectal Cancers: A Propensity Matched Comparison between Short Course Radiation Followed By Chemotherapy and Long Course Chemoradiation, Annals of Surgical Oncology (2021)
• Laparoscopic vs. Open resection in locally advanced rectal cancers: A propensity‐matched analysis of oncological and short term outcomes, Colorectal Disease (2021)
• Greater-omentum lesion-score (GOLS) as a predictor of residual disease in different regions of the peritoneal cavity in patients undergoing interval cytoreductive surgery, Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (2021)
• Distribution of residual disease in the peritoneum following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer and its potential therapeutic implications, Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (2020)
• Robotic posterior pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancer: Video vignette, Colorectal Disease (2019)

• "My mother was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer that had spread. We were told about HIPEC, and Dr. Praveen Kammar's name came highly recommended. He performed the extensive surgery with immense skill. His confidence and clear communication gave our family strength. My mother is now in remission, and we are forever grateful to him." - R. Sharma
• "I was diagnosed with rectal cancer at a young age and was terrified of needing a permanent colostomy bag. Dr. Kammar performed a robotic sphincter-saving surgery. The precision of the robot in his hands was incredible. I have recovered fully and have an excellent quality of life. He is truly the best colorectal cancer surgeon in Mumbai." - Sameer Desai
• "Dr. Kammar is a brilliant surgeon. He treated my father's stomach cancer with laparoscopic surgery. The recovery was so much faster than we expected. His training from Tata Memorial is evident in his meticulous approach to cancer care." - Anjali Iyer

Patient-Centred Care

• Dr. Kammar is guided by the philosophy, "No Research Without Action; No Action Without Research." He is dedicated to applying the latest scientific evidence to his clinical practice, ensuring each patient receives the most advanced and effective treatment. He focuses on a collaborative approach, working closely with his patients to develop personalised care plans that align with their goals.

Technology & Innovation

• He is a firm believer in using technology to improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Kammar is an expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, which offers patients benefits like smaller incisions, less pain, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery. His specialisation in complex procedures like CRS, HIPEC, and PIPAC demonstrates his commitment to offering cutting-edge solutions for advanced cancers.

Disclaimer: These are approximate costs and are subject to change. For a precise quote and consultation fee details, please connect with the Cancer Rounds team.

Language Support

• The Cancer Rounds team provides professional language interpretation services to ensure clear and comfortable communication for international patients during their consultations with Dr. Praveen Kammar and his medical team.

Visa & Travel Assistance

• Our dedicated international patient services team offers comprehensive support, including medical visa facilitation, flight and accommodation arrangements, and airport transfers for a hassle-free visit to India.

Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations

• Dr. Praveen Kammar is available for pre-treatment online consultations. This allows patients from around the world to receive an expert second opinion, discuss their case, and have a preliminary treatment plan before travelling.