Dr. Rahul S Kanaka

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Rahul S Kanaka

Consultant

years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Rahul S Kanaka

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer
    • Oral & Head/Neck Cancers
    • Lung Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Stomach & Oesophageal Cancers
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Bone Sarcoma
    • Cervical & Ovarian Cancers
    • Throat Cancer (Laryngeal)
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

    Sub-specialties

    • Robotic & Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery: Specialised in laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery as a Robotic Scholar 2016 — making Dr. Rahul S Kanaka a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist in Bangalore.
    • HIPEC & Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Expertise in Total Peritonectomy with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis — recommended by patients researching the best Surgical Oncologist doctor India.
    • Limb-Sparing & Reconstructive Oncosurgery: Skilled in limb-sparing surgeries, flap reconstruction, and vascular oncosurgery for complex sarcomas and locally advanced tumours.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Total Peritonectomy with HIPEC
    • Limb-Sparing Surgery (Sarcoma)
    • Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
    • Radical Oesophagectomy
    • Radical Gastrectomy
    • Total Laryngectomy
    • Craniofacial Resections
    • Radical Mastectomy & Breast Conservation Surgery
    • Pelvic Exenteration
    • Abdomino-Perineal Resection (APR)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga, 2004
    • MS in General Surgery — Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, 2009
    • MCh in Surgical Oncology — Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, 2013

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery (Laparoscopic & Robotic) — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, 2015
    • Robotic Scholar 2016 — Robotic Surgery Training, Hyderabad
    • Specialised training in Flap Reconstruction and Vascular Surgery — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration
    • Member — Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
    • Felicitated by — Medical Council of India
    • Felicitated by — Karnataka Chapter, Association of Surgeons of India

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)
    • Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road / Whitefield, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)
    • Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • SPARSH Hospitals, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist
    • Global Hospital, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist
    • KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad — Consultant Surgical Oncologist
    • Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai — MCh Trainee
    • Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad — Fellowship Trainee
    • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin — Trainee, Flap Reconstruction

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author of peer-reviewed publications in the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
    • Regular speaker in national surgical oncology conferences
    • Featured commentator on cancer awareness in national media (India Today, Udayavani)

    Key Achievements

    • 14+ years of dedicated surgical oncology practice
    • Robotic Scholar 2016
    • Felicitated by Medical Council of India and Karnataka Chapter, Association of Surgeons of India
    • 96% patient ratings with 98% recommendation rate

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