Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

Surgical Oncologist

MBBS, MCh, MS

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About Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli is the Clinical Director of Surgical Oncology at Yashoda Cancer Institute, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, and one of India's foremost robotic and minimally invasive Surgical Oncologists, with over 22 years of experience. A gold medallist and university topper in General Surgery, he completed his MCh (Surgical Oncology) with a 2nd All-India rank at Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, and trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA.

  • 22+ years of experience in surgical oncology and robotic cancer surgery
  • Performed over 1,500 robotic surgeries and 150+ radical hysterectomies
  • First qualified and trained Robotic Surgical Oncologist in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana
  • 44+ publications in peer-reviewed journals; Guinness World Record holder for large-scale cancer screenings
  • Principal Investigator for 12+ international clinical oncology trials; Key Opinion Leader for Dr. Reddy's

Qualifications & Credentials

**Medical Degrees**
  • MBBS — JJM Medical College (Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College), Davangere, Karnataka (Kuvempu University) — 1999
  • MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat (Gold Medalist and University Topper) — 2004
  • MCh (Surgical Oncology) — Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad (2nd All-India Rank) — 2007
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • GI Surgery Fellowship — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA — 2009
  • Fellowship — Memorial Long Beach Medical Centre, Los Angeles, USA — 2009
  • Advanced Liver Surgery Fellowship — New Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
  • Robotic Surgery Training — Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA — 2012
  • FIAGES — Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
  • PDCR — Post-Doctoral Certificate in Research (Clinical Research Focus)
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • Telangana State Medical Council — Registered Member
  • Karnataka Medical Council — Registered Member
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) — Member
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
  • Da Vinci Surgical System — Certified Robotic Surgeon
  • Areas of Expertise

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Colorectal Cancer (Colon and Rectal)
  • Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
  • Oesophageal Cancer
  • Liver and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancers (Oral, Larynx, Thyroid)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gynaecological Cancers (Uterus, Cervix, Ovary)
  • Lung Cancer (Surgical Management)
  • Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
  • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • Robotic Surgical Oncology: First qualified and trained Robotic Surgical Oncologist in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — pioneer in da Vinci robotic cancer surgery for colorectal, gynaecological, and gastric cancers in India, sought by patients as the best Surgical Oncologist in Hyderabad for robotic cancer surgery.
  • Gynaecological Oncosurgery: Expert in robotic and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy, staging procedures, and organ-preserving oncological approaches for gynaecological cancers.
  • GI Oncosurgery: Extensive experience in complex gastric, oesophageal, colorectal, and hepatobiliary cancer surgeries, supported by training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Robotic-Assisted Radical Hysterectomy and Staging
  • Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery (TME)
  • Robotic Gastrectomy (Gastric Cancer)
  • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery (Laryngectomy, Neck Dissection)
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Liver Resection and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery (Oncoplastic)
  • Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery
  • Organ Preservation Surgery
  • List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli can be consulted

    Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Clinical Director, Surgical Oncology / Senior Consultant Robotic Surgical Oncologist, 2012–Present
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Consultant Robotic Oncosurgeon, 2012–2022
  • Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad — Consultant Surgical Oncologist, 2007–2012
  • Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally — Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, 2007–2012
  • Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad — MCh Resident, Surgical Oncology, 2004–2007
  • Government Medical College, Surat — Assistant/Associate Professor, General Surgery, 2007–2011
  • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Professor in Surgical Oncology and DNB Teacher for Superspeciality, 2012–Present
  • Principal Investigator — 12+ international clinical oncology trials
  • Key Opinion Leader — Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; youngest investigator from India in the steering committee
  • Medical Monitor — Phase I–IV oncology projects, ClinSync Clinical Research Institute
  • Member — Ethics Committee, Yashoda Hospitals
  • CEO, Founder & Director — Grace Cancer Foundation (2012–Present)
  • Case Study Author: "Project Ashray: Planning a Time Constrained Project" — Harvard Business Publishing Education website
  • **Key Achievements**
  • 1,500+ robotic surgeries and 150+ radical hysterectomies performed
  • First qualified and trained Robotic Surgical Oncologist in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana
  • 44+ publications in peer-reviewed international oncology journals
  • Guinness World Record — Largest oral cancer screening and largest breast cancer screening events
  • Gold Medallist and University Topper — MS General Surgery, Government Medical College, Surat
  • 2nd All-India Rank — MCh Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
  • Awards & Recognitions

    **National & International Awards**
  • Guinness World Records — Largest Oral Cancer Screening; Largest Breast Cancer Screening — Multiple Years
  • ACMO Award — Excellence in Surgical Oncology and leadership in evidence-based care
  • Gold Medal and University Topper — MS General Surgery, Government Medical College, Surat
  • 2nd All-India Rank — MCh Surgical Oncology, GCRI, Ahmedabad
  • Excellence in Oncology Award — Outstanding clinical practice and cancer awareness contributions
  • JIAN-JIAN LUAN Award — Selected Based on Merit, First Ever Batch, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya — 1986
  • **Professional Memberships**
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)
  • Telangana State Medical Council
  • Karnataka Medical Council
  • Research & Publications

    **Published Papers (Selected)**
  • Sunkavalli C. "A rare case of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: A case report." Journal of Medical Case Reports. (Year not specified in public records.)
  • Sunkavalli C. "Giant ovarian serous cyst adenoma in a postmenopausal woman: a case report." Cases Journal. 2009; 2: 7875.
  • Sunkavalli C. "Paper presentation on outcomes of TME for rectal cancer — single institutional experience." National Conference of IASO, Varanasi — 2006.
  • 44+ total peer-reviewed publications in national and international oncology journals. Complete list not publicly available in standard bibliographic format; confirmed by multiple verified sources.
  • Book: "Live for a Legacy" — authored by Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli in collaboration with Prof. Arun Tiwari (co-author of Wings of Fire). Published.
  • "Project Ashray: Planning a Time Constrained Project." Harvard Business Publishing Education — Case Study. Available online.
  • **Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**
  • Robotic surgery outcomes in gynaecological and colorectal cancers
  • Organ preservation in head and neck oncological surgery
  • International clinical trials in GI and gynaecological oncology (PI for 12+ trials)
  • Cancer screening programmes in underserved tribal communities
  • Estimated Treatment Costs

    Procedure / ConsultationEstimated Cost (INR)Estimated Cost (USD)
    Surgical Oncology Consultation₹1,000 – ₹2,500$12 – $30
    Robotic Radical Hysterectomy₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000$3,600 – $7,200
    Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery₹3,50,000 – ₹7,00,000$4,200 – $8,400
    Head & Neck Cancer Surgery₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000$3,000 – $7,200
    Gastric Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)₹3,00,000 – ₹7,50,000$3,600 – $9,000

    *Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli use in Surgical Oncology treatment?

    Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli employs the da Vinci robotic surgical system for high-precision cancer resections, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic oncosurgery platforms, intraoperative frozen section analysis, sentinel lymph node mapping, and fluorescence-guided surgery. He is certified on the da Vinci platform and has performed 1,500+ robotic oncological surgeries.

    2. What conditions does Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli specialise in treating?

    Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli specialises in colorectal, gastric, oesophageal, head and neck, breast, gynaecological, liver, kidney, and lung cancers using robotic and minimally invasive surgical approaches. International patients seeking the best Surgical Oncologist in Hyderabad for robotic cancer surgery or a second opinion on surgical management frequently consult Dr. Sunkavalli.

    3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli?

    Appointments with Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

    4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli?

    Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

    5. What support is available for international patients?

    International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

    6. Does Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology cases?

    Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their cancer surgery diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Surgical Oncologist specialist in Hyderabad, India. Remote review of pathology reports, imaging, and prior surgical notes is available prior to scheduling treatment.

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