Dr. Sandeep Mehta

Surgical Oncology; Plastic Surgeon - Reconstructive Cancer Surgery

Dr. Sandeep Mehta

Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology

33+ years of experience

MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Plastic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sandeep Mehta

    Major Cancer Types Treated (requiring reconstruction):
    • Head & Neck Cancers
    • Breast Cancer, Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas (Limb Salvage)
    • Thoracic Cancers
    • Gastro-intestinal Cancers
    • Gynae-oncological Cancers
    • Uro-oncological Cancers
    • Pediatric Cancers
    • Cancers requiring Neuro-surgical Reconstruction
    Sub-specialties:
    • Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
    • Plastic & Reconstructive Cancer Surgery
    • Microvascular Surgery (Free Flaps)
    • Skull Base Surgery (Resection & Reconstruction)
    • Maxillofacial Surgery & Reconstruction
    • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
    • Post Laryngectomy Voice Rehabilitation
    • Lymphedema Prevention
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Microvascular Free Flap Reconstructions
    • Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers
    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers
    • Trans-oral Laser Micro-Laryngeal Surgery
    • Skull Base Reconstruction
    • Maxillofacial Bioengineered Tissue Synthesis
    • Voice Prosthesis Insertion
    • Breast Conservation with Oncoplastic Techniques
    • Primary Prophylactic Lympho-venous Anastomosis
    • Major Vascular Repairs with Grafts
    • Limb Salvage Surgeries (including vascularized bone flaps)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS, M.G.M. Medical College, Indore (1985)
    • MS General Surgery, M.G.M. Medical College, Indore (1989)
    • MCh in Plastic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh (1991)
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • Transoral and Microlaryngeal Laser Surgery & Head and Neck Oncology – University of Genova, Italy
    • Transoral Robotic Surgery and Reconstruction – University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
    • Skull Base Resection and Reconstruction – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry (with Pittsburg Skull base program)
    • Voice Rehabilitation Post Laryngectomy – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (with GPRAP, Switzerland)
    • Maxillofacial Bioengineered Tissue Synthesis and Reconstructions – AO workshops, South East Asia

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
    • Senior Consultant (Surgical Oncology) Plastic surgeon- Reconstructive Cancer Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Present)
    • Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Noida (Present)
    • Director – Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
    • Additional Director Surgical Oncology & HOD Reconstructive Surgery, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
    • Senior Consultant, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi
    • Associate Specialist, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur
    • Pool Officer and Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
    Academic & Research Roles:
    • Training DNB (Diplomate of National Board) residents in Reconstructive Cancer Surgery.
    • Guide for DNB Surgical Oncology Theses (e.g., Partial Glossectomy reconstruction, Oncoplastic breast surgery).
    • Regularly conducts workshops for head and neck cancers.
    • Presents research papers at national and international seminars, CMEs, and conferences.
    Key Achievements & Contributions:
    • Successfully performed over 15,800 reconstructions related to cancer extirpation across various specialties.
    • Pioneering work in Primary Prophylactic Lympho-venous Anastomosis during axillary dissection for prevention of breast cancer-related lymphedema.
    • Extensive experience in complex reconstructions using Microvascular Free Flaps, Biomaterials, Implants, and innovative techniques.
    • Significant contributions to Head & Neck reconstruction, Breast Oncoplastic surgery, and Limb Salvage surgery.

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