Dr. S. Gouthaman

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. S. Gouthaman

Head of the Department and Senior Consultant

20+ years of experience
MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, MRCS, FRCS
Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. S. Gouthaman

    Major Cancer Types Treated:
    • Breast Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Rectum Cancer
    • Gall Bladder Cancer
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Throat Cancers
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Sarcoma
    • Soft Tissue Tumours
    Sub-specialties:
    • Breast Oncoplastic Surgery
    • Gynaecological Oncology
    • Gastrointestinal Oncology
    • Head and Neck Oncology
    • Genitourinary Oncology
    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Robotic Surgical Oncology procedures (including DaVinci and SSI Mantra platforms)
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic)
    • Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic and Para-aortic Lymph Dissection
    • Pelvic Exenteration
    • Multiorgan Resections
    • Staging Laparotomy
    • Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
    • PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
    • HITOC
    • Mastectomy with Sentinel Node Biopsy and Breast Reconstruction
    • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
    • Colorectal Surgery (Right Hemicolectomy, Low Anterior Resection, Abdominoperineal Resections)
    • Subtotal and Total Gastrectomy
    • Oesophagectomy
    • Whipple's Procedure
    • Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Composite Resection with Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer
    • Laryngectomy, Laryngopharyngo-oesophagectomy
    • Partial/Radical Nephrectomy
    • Radical Cystectomy
    • Ilia Inguinal Block Dissection
    • Thoracoscopic Lung Resections
    • Chest Wall Resections
    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resections
    • Limb Salvage Surgery for Bone Tumours
    • Sacrectomy

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS – The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2000)
    • MS (General Surgery) – The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2005)
    • DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations (2004)
    • MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Adyar Cancer Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2011)
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • MRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2005)
    • FRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2021)
    • Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Digestive Surgery – IRCAD Strasbourg, France (2019)
    • FALS (Robotic Surgery) – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (2023)
    • FARIS (Robotic Surgery) – Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons (2023)
    • Advanced Robotic Surgery – ORSI Academy, Belgium (2025)
    Certifications & Accreditations:
    • DaVinci (USA) Robotic Surgery Console Surgeon
    • SSI Mantra Robotic Surgeon
    • Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
    • Member of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
    • Member of Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons (ARIS)
    • Member of European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
    • Member of Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
    • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations: Current Affiliations:
    • Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology and Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centre, Vanagaram, Chennai
    • Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai
    Past Affiliations:
    • Professor of Surgical Oncology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, India (February 2022 - August 2023)
    • Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Area, India (July 2013 - February 2022)
    • Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai Area, India (February 2011 - June 2013)
    • Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Area, India (April 2005 - April 2007)
    • Registrar in General Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Area, India (April 2004 - March 2005)
    Academic & Research Roles:
    • Former Faculty in prestigious Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai.
    • Former Professor of Surgical Oncology at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai.
    • Teaching residents in surgical oncology at various institutions.
    • Engaged in Oncological Genetic Research Projects.
    Key Achievements & Contributions:
    • Performed over 2000 major surgical oncology procedures.
    • Specialises in minimally invasive and robotic surgical oncology.
    • Authored a book chapter on ‘Prehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer’ (international publication).
    • Active speaker at national and international conferences.
    • Conducted various CME programmes, conferences, and academic meetings.

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