Dr. P. Jagannath

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Kurnool Medical College, SV University, India, 1978 (10 medals at graduation)
• Postgraduate Residency in General Surgery — Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
• MS (General Surgery) — University of Madras, India, 1982

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellow — National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2000
• Fellow — American College of Surgeons (FACS), 1998
• Fellow — Royal College of Surgeons (England), 2011
• Fellow — Indian Chapter of International College of Surgeons, 1990
• Fellow — International Medical Sciences Academy, 1991
• Specialised training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (since 1983)
• Specialised training in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery (Pioneer in India)
• Specialised training in Whipple's Operation (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
• Specialised training in Liver Resection and Non-Resectional Therapies (RF Ablation)
• Specialised training in Sphincter Conservation for Rectal Cancer

Certifications & Accreditations

• Maharashtra Medical Council — Registered
• National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
• Board-Certified Specialist — General Surgery (MS, University of Madras)
• Fellow Royal College of Surgeons (England) — 2011
• Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS) — 1998
• Fellow National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) — 2000

Major Conditions Treated

• Liver Tumours (Primary & Metastatic, including HCC)
• Gall Bladder Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Bile Duct (Cholangiocarcinoma) Cancer
• Stomach / Gastric Cancer
• Oesophageal Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer (with Sphincter Conservation)
• Anal Cancer
• Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (GEP-NET) — Largest Series in India
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Renal & Bladder Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Head & Neck Cancers
• Soft Tissue Sarcomas
• Recurrent Cancers

Sub-specialties

• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery: Pioneer of HPB Surgery in India (started 1985); past President of Asia Pacific HPB Association — establishes him as a trusted surgical oncologist specialist in Mumbai, India.
• Whipple's Operation (Pancreaticoduodenectomy): Has performed the maximum number of Whipple's operations in India with low mortality.
• Liver Surgery: Pioneer in liver tumour resection and non-resectional therapies (including RF ablation); well-known liver surgery technique.
• Gall Bladder Cancer: Specialist in epidemiology, multimodal treatment and surgery — for international patients seeking best HPB surgery in India.
• Sphincter Conservation in Rectal Cancer: Pioneer in introducing advanced sphincter conservation techniques and staplers in rectal cancer treatment.
• Neuroendocrine Tumours (GEP-NET): Largest series of GEP-NET in India; initiator of the Neuroendocrine Tumour Registry for the Asia Pacific region.
• Public Cancer Awareness: Founder of www.indiacancer.org and Crusade Against Cancer Foundation.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Whipple's Operation (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
• Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
• Liver RF Ablation (Non-Resectional Therapy)
• Gall Bladder Cancer Surgery (Radical Cholecystectomy)
• Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
• Stomach / Gastric Cancer Surgery
• Oesophageal Cancer Surgery
• Colorectal Cancer Surgery with Sphincter Conservation
• Stapler Anastomosis in Rectal Cancer
• Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Neuroendocrine Tumour (GEP-NET) Surgery
• Renal & Bladder Cancer Surgery
• Lung Cancer Surgery
• Breast Cancer Surgery
• Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
• Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Coordination
• Online Cancer Awareness (www.indiacancer.org)
• Charitable Trust — Crusade Against Cancer Foundation

Current Affiliation

• Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, A-791, Bandra Reclamation Road, General Arunkumar Vaidya Nagar, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050, Maharashtra — Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology, Since 2002
• S.L. Raheja Hospital (Fortis), Mahim, Mumbai — Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology and Professor of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Asian Institute of Oncology, Since 2002
• Continental Cancer Centre / Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad — Director / Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Present
• Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology (Associated)

Past Affiliations

• Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai — Professor of Surgical Oncology & Chief, Gastrointestinal Service (1983–2002, 19 years)
• JIPMER, Pondicherry — Postgraduate Resident in General Surgery (Past)
• University of Madras — MS General Surgery (Past)
• Kurnool Medical College, SV University — MBBS (1973–1978)
• President — Asia Pacific HPB Association (A-PHPBA), 2011–2013
• President — Indian Chapter of International HPB Association, 2007–2009
• Founder Secretary — Indian Chapter of IHPB, 2001–2005

Academic & Research Roles

• Chairman — Department of Surgical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai (since 2002)
• Professor of Gastrointestinal Oncology — Asian Institute of Oncology, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai (since 2002)
• Past Professor of Surgical Oncology & Chief — Gastrointestinal Service, Tata Memorial Centre (until 2002)
• Past President — Asia Pacific HPB Association (A-PHPBA), 2011–2013
• Past President — Indian Chapter of IHPB, 2007–2009
• Founder Secretary — Indian Chapter of IHPB, 2001–2005
• Member — Council of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• Principal Editor — "Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: Current Concepts" (2002)
• Author — Chapters in "Recent Advances in Surgery" and 9 other books
• Author — 75+ research publications
• Author — 13 video tapes and CDs of his surgical techniques
• Initiator — Neuroendocrine Tumour Registry for the Asia Pacific region
• Founder — www.indiacancer.org (cancer awareness platform, since 2000)
• Founder — Crusade Against Cancer Foundation (charitable trust providing financial assistance to cancer patients, particularly children, for over 10 years)
• Conducted international workshops in HPB surgery (1996)

Key Achievements

• 40+ years of clinical and academic experience
• MBBS Kurnool Medical College 1978 with 10 medals at graduation
• Pioneer Cancer Surgeon — started Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery in India (1985)
• Maximum number of Whipple's Operations (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) performed in India with low mortality
• First oncologist in India to specialize in Liver tumours, Gall Bladder cancer, Pancreatic resections, and Sphincter conservation for rectal cancer
• Chairman of Surgical Oncology at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai (since 2002, 22+ years)
• Past Chief of Gastrointestinal Service at Tata Memorial Centre (1983–2002, 19 years)
• Past President of Asia Pacific HPB Association (2011–2013)
• Largest series of GEP-NET in India; initiator of Neuroendocrine Tumour Registry for Asia Pacific
• Fellow of 4 prestigious bodies: Royal College of Surgeons (England), American College of Surgeons, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), International College of Surgeons
• 75+ research publications and 13 surgical video CDs
• Principal Editor of "Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: Current Concepts" (2002)
• Founder of www.indiacancer.org (since 2000) and Crusade Against Cancer Foundation
• Recipient of Swastha Bharat Samman Award by Zee News and LIC from the Union Health Minister

National & International Awards

• 10 Gold Medals at MBBS Graduation — Kurnool Medical College, SV University, 1978
• Swastha Bharat Samman Award — Awarded by Zee News and LIC by the Union Health Minister Gulam Nabi Azad (as a well-known cancer surgeon)
• Fellow — Royal College of Surgeons (England), 2011
• Fellow — American College of Surgeons (FACS), 1998
• Fellow — National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2000
• Fellow — International Medical Sciences Academy, 1991
• Fellow — Indian Chapter of International College of Surgeons, 1990

Professional Memberships

• International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA) — Council Member; Past Founder Secretary (2001–2005) and President of Indian Chapter (2007–2009)
• Asia Pacific HPB Association (A-PHPBA) — Past President (2011–2013)
• Royal College of Surgeons (England) — Fellow (FRCS Eng.), 2011
• American College of Surgeons — Fellow (FACS), 1998
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) — Fellow (FNAMS), 2000
• International Medical Sciences Academy — Fellow, 1991
• International College of Surgeons (Indian Section) — Fellow, 1990
• Association of Surgeons of India — Life Member, 1985
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology — Life Member, 1987
• Indian Society of Oncology — Life Member, 1985
• Indian Association of Study of the Liver — Life Member
• Maharashtra Medical Council — Registered
• National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India — Registered

Published Papers (Selected)

• Jagannath P (Principal Editor). "Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery: Current Concepts" (2002).
• Jagannath P et al. Chapters in "Recent Advances in Surgery" and 9 other books.
• Jagannath P et al. 75+ research publications on liver tumours, gall bladder cancer, pancreatic resections, sphincter conservation in rectal cancer, and HPB surgery.
• Jagannath P et al. 13 video tapes and CDs of surgical techniques in HPB surgery.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
• Liver tumour resection and non-resectional therapies (RF ablation)
• Gall Bladder cancer epidemiology, multimodal treatment and surgery
• Pancreatic resections (Whipple's Operation)
• Sphincter conservation in rectal cancer
• Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (GEP-NET) — largest series in India; Asia Pacific Registry
• Cancer awareness and public education (www.indiacancer.org)
• Charitable assistance to cancer-afflicted children (Crusade Against Cancer Foundation)

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