Dr. S K Bala

About Dr. S K Bala

Dr. S.K. Bala is a distinguished Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Cancer Surgeon at CK Birla CMRI Hospital, Kolkata, with over 19 years of experience in oncological surgery. He is the only Intuitive-certified Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Eastern India, having performed over 50 robotic cancer surgeries including complex GI, HBP, and robotic Whipple's procedures.

19+ years of surgical oncology experience; 5,000+ oncological surgical cases
MBBS & MS (General Surgery) — Medical College, Kolkata; DNB (Surgical Oncology) — Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre, Kolkata, 2016
Only Intuitive-certified Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Eastern India
50+ robotic cancer surgeries including robotic Whipple's procedure
Expert in Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS) for GI, HBP, breast, head & neck, and gynaecological cancers
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology — reputed Medical College, Kolkata

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Medical College, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal, India, 2006
MS — General Surgery — West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, India, 2011
DNB — General Surgery — National Board of Examinations, India, 2011
DNB — Surgical Oncology — Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 2016

Fellowships & Special Training

Intuitive Certified Robotic Surgery — da Vinci Robotic Surgical System (Only certified robotic cancer surgeon in Eastern India)
Training in Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS) — laparoscopic and robotic approaches for abdominal cancers

Certifications & Accreditations

West Bengal Medical Council Registration
Intuitive Surgical Certification (da Vinci Robotic Surgery)
Member — Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Tongue, Thyroid, Laryngeal)
Breast Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Oesophageal, Gastric, Colorectal)
Liver, Pancreatic & HBP Cancers
Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Uterine, Ovarian)
Lung Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Skin & Melanoma
Retroperitoneal Tumours

Sub-specialties

Robotic Cancer Surgery: Eastern India's only Intuitive-certified robotic cancer surgeon — offering da Vinci robot-assisted surgery for complex oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and gynaecological cancers with minimal trauma and faster recovery.
Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS): Specialist in laparoscopic and robotic approaches for all major abdominal cancers — a key reason international patients choose Dr. S.K. Bala as the best surgical oncologist in Kolkata, India.
HBP Surgery & Robotic Whipple's: Among the select few surgeons in India to have performed multiple robotic Whipple's (pancreaticoduodenectomy) procedures, including on a 28-year-old female patient.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Robotic Cancer Surgery (da Vinci System)
Robotic Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Laparoscopic Colon & Rectal Cancer Surgery
Radical Hysterectomy (Cervical Cancer)
Mastectomy & Breast Conservation Surgery
Total / Partial Gastrectomy (Stomach Cancer)
Head & Neck Tumour Surgery
Liver Resection & Hepatobiliary Surgery
TURBT (Bladder Cancer)
Scarless Robotic Breast Surgery

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

CK Birla CMRI Hospital (Calcutta Medical Research Institute), New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal — Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Present

Past Affiliations

HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata — Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Past)
AMRI Hospitals, Dhakuria, Kolkata — Surgical Oncologist (Past)
Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute, Kolkata — DNB Surgical Oncology Training (2016)

Academic & Research Roles

Assistant Professor — Surgical Oncology Department, reputed Medical College, Kolkata
Visiting Faculty — Tripura Medical College, Agartala
Participant — Multidisciplinary Tumour Board, CK Birla CMRI Hospital

Key Achievements

19+ years of surgical oncology experience; 5,000+ oncological surgical cases
Only Intuitive-certified Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Eastern India
50+ robotic cancer surgeries including complex GI, HBP, and gynaecological cancers
Among select few surgeons in India to perform multiple robotic Whipple's procedures
Expert in Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS) for all major abdominal cancers

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Intuitive Surgical Certification — Only certified robotic cancer surgeon in Eastern India
Information not publicly available for other specific awards.

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
West Bengal Medical Council

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Information not publicly available (specific peer-reviewed publications not listed in verified sources).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Robotic and laparoscopic oncological surgery outcomes
Minimal access surgery for GI and HBP cancers
Surgical management of cervical and gynaecological cancers

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Surgical Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Robotic Cancer Surgery (Major)	₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000	$3,600 – $9,600
Robotic Whipple's Procedure	₹5,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,000 – $14,400
Mastectomy / Breast Conservation Surgery	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$1,800 – $4,200
Laparoscopic Colon / Rectal Cancer Surgery	₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000	$2,400 – $6,000

*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. S K Bala use in Surgical Oncology treatment?

Dr. S.K. Bala is Eastern India's only Intuitive-certified Robotic Cancer Surgeon, using the da Vinci robotic surgical system for complex cancer operations including Whipple's procedure, oesophageal, gastric, and gynaecological cancer surgeries. He also specialises in laparoscopic Minimal Access Cancer Surgery (MACS), offering less pain, faster recovery, and reduced hospital stay compared to open surgery.

2. What conditions does Dr. S K Bala specialize in treating?

Dr. S.K. Bala specialises in head and neck cancers, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, liver and pancreatic cancers, gynaecological cancers, lung cancer, gallbladder cancer, and soft tissue sarcoma. International patients seeking the best surgical oncologist in Kolkata, India benefit from his robotic surgery expertise and 5,000+ case experience.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. S K Bala?

Appointments with Dr. S K Bala 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. S K Bala?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. S K Bala, 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. S K Bala offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review from Eastern India's only Intuitive-certified Robotic Cancer Surgeon in Kolkata, India.

About Dr. S K Bala