About Dr. Somashekhar S. P.
Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S.P. is Chairman, Medical Advisory Board & Global Director — Aster International Institute of Oncology (AIIO), Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore. He holds the record for the highest number of complex robotic oncosurgeries in India (3,000+), has performed India's largest series of HIPEC procedures (1,000+ cases), and pioneered Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy and Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in India. Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 40358.
- Highest number of complex Robotic Oncosurgeries in India — 3,000+; 1,000+ HIPEC (Asia's largest series)
- MBBS — Mysore University (1994); MS — NHL MC, Gujarat University (1999); MCh Surgical Oncology (Gold Medal, Gujarat University record) — GCRI (2002); FRCS Edinburgh (2003)
- Fellowships: Robotic Surgery — Roswell Cancer Centre, Buffalo USA (2004); Gynaec Oncology — Mayo Clinic; Liver Surgery — Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris; Thoracic Oncology — Shanghai Chest Institute; Breast & Oncoplasty — IEO Italy & UPMC Pittsburgh
- Pioneer: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (India, 2001); Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy; TORS; 3D-printed spinal implant equivalent in oncology reconstruction
- Editor-in-Chief — IJGO Springer (Indian Journal of Gynaecological Oncology); Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship — King's Health Partners, UK
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — University of Mysore, Karnataka, India — 1994
- MS (General Surgery) — NHL Medical College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad — 1999
- MCh (Surgical Oncology) — Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI), Gujarat University — 2002 (Gold Medal; holder of Gujarat University record for highest individual marks in MCh Oncosurgery exams)
Fellowships & Special Training
- FRCS (General Surgery) — Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK — 2003
- Fellowship in Robotic Surgery — Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA — 2004
- Fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology — Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
- Fellowship in Advanced Liver Surgery — Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris, France
- Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology — Shanghai Chest Institute, Beijing, China
- Fellowship in Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery — Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO), Milan, Italy
- Fellowship in Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery — UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Pittsburgh, USA
- Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship — King's Health Partners, London, UK
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council — Registration No. 40358
- Fellow — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCS)
- Intuitive International Mentor and Trainer — Robotic Surgery (da Vinci)
- DNB Examiner — Surgical Oncology, National Board of Examinations
- Editor-in-Chief — IJGO Springer (Indian Journal of Gynaecological Oncology)
- Honorary Secretary — ISPSM (Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies)
- Council Member — ISSPP (International Society for Study of Pleura and Peritoneum)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers — Colorectal, Gastric, Oesophageal
- Gynaecological Cancers — Ovarian, Cervical, Endometrial, Vulvar
- Breast Cancer (Oncoplastic & Robotic Approaches)
- Head & Neck Cancers (Thyroid, Oral, Laryngeal)
- Urological Cancers — Prostate, Kidney, Bladder
- Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (HIPEC/PIPAC candidates)
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Cancers
- Thoracic Cancers — Lung, Oesophageal
- Soft Tissue & Bone Tumours
Sub-specialties
- Robotic Oncosurgery: India's highest volume robotic oncosurgeon — 3,000+ complex robotic cancer surgeries — Pioneer of Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy and TORS in India. Intuitive International Mentor and Trainer in Robotic Surgery — making Dr. Somashekhar one of the most sought-after robotic cancer surgeons in India and Asia for international patients seeking advanced robotic oncology treatment.
- HIPEC & PIPAC (Peritoneal Surface Malignancies): 1,000+ HIPEC procedures — Asia's largest single-surgeon series. Expert in Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) — offering innovative treatment for advanced peritoneal cancers from colorectal, ovarian, gastric, and appendiceal primaries.
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) & Radio-Guided Surgery: Pioneer of SLNB in India (2001) — enabling less invasive staging surgery for breast cancer and melanoma with international recognition.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, Cystectomy, Nephrectomy
- Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery (Low Anterior Resection, APR)
- Robotic Radical Hysterectomy & Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy (RATS) — Transoral / Remote-Access
- TORS (Transoral Robotic Surgery — Head & Neck Cancer)
- HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) — 1,000+ cases
- PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) — Breast, Melanoma
- Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) for Peritoneal Malignancies
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Somashekhar S. P. can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore — Chairman, Medical Advisory Board & Global Director, Aster International Institute of Oncology (AIIO) (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore — Chairman & HOD, Surgical Oncology / Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre (Past)
- GCRI (Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute), Ahmedabad — MCh Surgical Oncology Training — 1999–2002
- NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad — MS General Surgery Training — 1996–1999
Academic & Research Roles
- Editor-in-Chief — IJGO Springer Indian Journal of Gynecological Oncology
- Editor and Author — Textbooks and Operative Atlases on Oncosurgery, Breast Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgery
- Chapters contributed to various national and international oncology textbooks
- Trained 134+ surgical students in various oncosurgery sub-specialties
- Adjunct Professor — Surgical Oncology, KMC University (Ex)
- Teacher and University Examiner — MCh & DrNB Surgical Oncology, National Board of Examinations
- Invited faculty at AAOS, SABCS, ESMO, and major global oncology conferences
Key Achievements
- Highest number of complex Robotic Oncosurgeries in India — 3,000+
- 1,000+ HIPEC procedures — Asia's largest series
- Pioneer — Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in India (2001)
- Pioneer — Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy and TORS in India
- MCh Gold Medal — Gujarat University (record-holder for highest marks)
- Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship — King's Health Partners, London, UK
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Dr. D.D. Patel Gold Medal — Oncosurgery (national distinction)
- Millennium Gold Medal Award 2006 — ASI/SSB — for work in Sentinel Lymph Node
- Times Award for Excellence in Oncology
- Deccan Herald Excellency Award in Oncology
- ASI P.K. Sinha Oration Award
- Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship — King's Health Partners, London, UK
- MCh Gold Medal, Gujarat University — highest individual marks in MCh Oncosurgery exams (Gujarat University record)
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCS)
- Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ISPSM) — Honorary Secretary
- International Society for Study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP) — Council Member
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Watson for Oncology and Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations: Agreement With an Expert Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (Published, SABCS 2016).
- Multiple publications in national and international oncology journals covering robotic surgery, HIPEC, SLNB, and gynaecological oncology.
- Editor and Author of Operative Atlases on Oncosurgery, Breast Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgery.
- Chapter contributor to multiple international and national oncology textbooks.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Robotic oncosurgery outcomes — prostate, colorectal, gynaecological, thyroid
- HIPEC and PIPAC for peritoneal surface malignancies — outcome data
- Sentinel node biopsy outcomes in breast cancer — India data
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Oncology Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 | $12 – $18 |
| Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,800 – $9,600 |
| HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $7,200 – $14,400 |
| Robotic Radical Hysterectomy (Gynaecological Cancer) | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $4,200 – $8,400 |
| Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy | ₹2,00,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $2,400 – $4,800 |
*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. Somashekhar S. P. use in Surgical Oncology treatment?
Prof. Dr. Somashekhar uses the da Vinci Xi/X robotic surgical platform for 3,000+ complex robotic oncosurgeries — including Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy, TORS, colorectal cancer surgery, and gynaecological oncology — plus HIPEC/PIPAC for peritoneal malignancies, SLNB/radio-guided surgery, and intraoperative imaging — as an Intuitive International Mentor and Trainer in Robotic Surgery.
2. What conditions does Dr. Somashekhar S. P. specialise in treating?
Dr. Somashekhar specialises in surgical oncology — treating GI cancers, gynaecological cancers, breast cancer, head and neck cancers, urological cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies (HIPEC), hepatobiliary cancers, and thoracic cancers — for patients seeking the best robotic cancer surgeon in Bangalore and India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Somashekhar S. P.?
Appointments with Dr. Somashekhar S. P. 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. Somashekhar S. P.?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Somashekhar S. P., 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. Somashekhar S. P. offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Surgical Oncology review from a specialist in Bangalore, India.
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