Dr. Krunal Khobragade

National & International Awards:

• UICC Technical Fellowship Award – Division of Colorectal Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (2022)
• Ethicon Fellowship - GI, HPB and Robotic Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2018)
• Gold Medal - Academic accomplishments in MCh Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital
• Outstanding Student Award - Golden Jubilee Celebrations, IGGMC Nagpur
• Best Oral Presentation, HBP Surgery Week 2020, Seoul, South Korea
• Felicitation by Chief Minister of Maharashtra – for overall achievement, golden jubilee celebrations, IGGMC (2018)

Recognitions & Honors:

• Certified Robotic Surgeon.
• Certified by National Cancer Centre Singapore in HIPEC and PIPAC.
• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Fellowship.
• Travelling Fellowship/Observership at Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

Published Papers in Medical Journals:

• "The reality of cholangiocarcinoma in India- real world data from a tertiary referral centre." HPB (Oxford). (2022)
• "Robotic surgery for gall bladder cancer: operative technique and early outcomes." J Surg Oncol. (2019)
• "Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Gallbladder: A Step Beyond Palliative Therapy, Experience of 25 Cases." J Gastrointest Cancer. (2018)
• "Management of fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma." Chin Clin Oncol (2018)
• "Current management strategies in gallbladder cancers." Cancer Res Stat Treat (2018)
• "Comment on Palmeri et al.'s (2022) pattern of recurrence and survival after D2 right colectomy for cancer: is there place for a routine more extended lymphadenectomy?" Updates Surg. (2022)
• "Primary retroperitoneal GIST: Case Report and review of literature." Indian Journal of Cancer (ahead of publication)
• "Leiomyosarcoma of penis." Indian J Cancer. (2015)
• "Tongue trail to kidney." Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. (2014)
• "Laparoscopic excision of hepatoduodenal ligament cyst." J Minim Access Surg. (2012)
• "Robotic oncology surgery for gall bladder cancer: operative technique and early outcomes." Goel M, Khobragade K, Patkar S. J Surg Oncol. (2019)
• "Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Gallbladder: A Step Beyond Palliative Therapy, Experience of 25 Cases." Kanetkar AV, Patkar S, Khobragade KH, Ostwal V, Ramaswamy A, Goel M. J Gastrointest Cancer. (2018)
• "Management of fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma." Vikram A. Chaudhari, Krunal Khobragade, Manish Bhandare, Shailesh V. Shrikhande. Chin Clin Oncol (2018)
• "Primary retroperitoneal GIST: Case Report and review of literature." Khobragade K, Patkar S, Goel M. Indian Journal of Cancer (ahead of publication)
• "Leiomyosarcoma of penis." Khobragade KH, Tamhankar AS, Bakshi GK, Tongaonkar HB, Menon S. Indian J Cancer. (2015)
• "Tongue trail to kidney." Khobragade KH, Bakshi GK, Prakash G, Menon S. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. (2014)
• "Laparoscopic excision of hepatoduodenal ligament cyst." Deshpande A, Dalvi AN, Thanky HB, Khobragade K. J Minim Access Surg. (2012)

Notable Cases Handled:

• Pioneered the PIPAC programme in Nagpur for advanced cancer with peritoneal spread.
• Successfully performed complex Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC for various advanced malignancies.
• Expertly conducted Robotic Surgeries for GI and Gynaecological cancers, leading to faster recovery and smaller scars.
• Managed challenging cases of pancreatic, liver, and colorectal cancers with world-class surgical precision.

Patient Testimonials:

• “Dr. Krunal Khobragade is truly a top robotic surgeon in Nagpur. His expertise with my complex GI cancer surgery using robotic techniques was exceptional. The recovery was faster than I expected, and his compassionate approach made all the difference. I am incredibly grateful.” - Mrs. Deshmukh
• “We were told my mother’s ovarian cancer was very advanced, but Dr. Khobragade’s skill with Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC gave her a new lease on life. He is a brilliant and dedicated leading surgical oncologist in India, and we trust him completely.” - Rahul S.
• “Dr. Khobragade’s personalised approach and vast experience with advanced colorectal cancer surgery were exactly what I needed. He ensured I understood every step and felt supported. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a top GI cancer specialist.” - Mr. Verma

Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Krunal Khobragade's mission is to empower patients to not just fight cancer but to emerge as confident survivors. He offers personalised and specialised treatment plans, drawing from global clinical insights and vast hands-on experience. His commitment, precision, and compassionate care ensure patients receive world-class, empathetic treatment.

Technology & Innovation: Dr. Khobragade is at the forefront of surgical oncology, constantly integrating the latest technological advancements. He is a certified Robotic Surgeon, a pioneer in PIPAC, and highly proficient in Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC. His focus on minimally invasive techniques like robotic and laparoscopic surgery leads to faster recovery and smaller scars for his patients.

Costs for surgical oncology procedures with Dr. Krunal Khobragade vary based on the specific cancer, the complexity of the surgery (e.g., open, robotic, HIPEC), the hospital stay, and post-operative care.

For appointment booking and to get a personalised cost estimate, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds team.

Language Support: The Cancer Rounds team provides comprehensive language support for international patients, ensuring clear communication throughout their medical journey.

Visa & Travel Assistance: The Cancer Rounds team offers dedicated assistance with visa processes, travel arrangements, airport transfers, and accommodation, simplifying the experience for international patients.

Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: Telemedicine capabilities are available for international patients to discuss their medical records, receive initial assessments, and obtain second opinions from Dr. Krunal Khobragade before travelling to India.