About Dr. Sujai Hegde
vDr. Sujai Hegde is a highly acclaimed Surgical Oncologist and a pioneer in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology. His special interests lie in Pancreatic and Colorectal cancer, and he possesses vast experience in Minimal Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery. Dr. Hegde is renowned for his expertise in complex procedures such as major liver and pancreatic resections, minimally invasive oesophageal resections, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, and radical gastric resections. He is also lauded for his courage during the SARS crisis, for which he received an award.
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB (Surgical Oncology)
- MRCS (Edinburgh) (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
- Advanced Training in Gastrointestinal Cancer and Minimal Invasive Surgery: Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
- Training in Surgical Oncology: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Residency in Gastrointestinal Surgery: Lilavati Hospital, Mumba
- Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC Reg No. – 74337, since 1994)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer (Rectal Cancer)
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
- Liver Cancer (Primary and Metastatic)
- Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gynaecological Cancers:
- Ovarian Cancer (including HIPEC for Ovarian Cancers)
- Cervical Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery (Laparoscopic)
- Robotic GI & HPB Surgery
- Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Rectal Cancer Surgery (including Pouch Procedures)
- Oesophageal Resections (Minimally Invasive)
- Radical Gastric Resections
- Fertility Preservation Surgery for Cancers (in Gynaecological Oncology)
- Major Liver Resections
- Major Pancreatic Resections
- Minimally Invasive Oesophageal Resections
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Rectal Pouch Procedures (e.g., Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis)
- Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with HIPEC for peritoneal surface malignancies
- Intraperitoneal (IP) Chemotherapy administration
- Radical Gastric Resections (Gastrectomy)
- Radical Surgery for Cervical and Endometrial Cancers
- Aggressive Radical Surgery for Ovarian Cancers (Cytoreduction)
- Fertility Preservation Surgery in Gynaecological Cancers
- Senior Surgical Oncologist: Kamalnayan Bajaj Cancer Centre, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (Current)
- Founder and Director: Centre for Advanced GI Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (Concurrent)
- Senior Consultant: Deccan Clinic, Bund Garden Road, Pune (Concurrent)
- Senior Consultant: Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasba Peth, Pune (Concurrent)
- Advanced Training (Residency/Fellowship): Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
- Residency: Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
- Pioneer in Gastrointestinal Oncology in Pune.
- Founder and Director of the Centre for Advanced GI Oncology at Ruby Hall Clinic.
- Extensive experience in Minimal Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery for GI cancers.
- Special expertise in complex Pancreatic and Colorectal cancer surgeries.
- Significant contributions to the field of HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery in Pune.
- Recognised for handling numerous complex medical cases with accurate diagnosis and empathetic patient treatment.
- Courage Star for outstanding courage during the SARS crisis (Awarded during his tenure in Singapore).
- Gupta, M., Ghadge, M., & Hegde, S. (2023). Kimura Disease: rare parotid entity. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 75(3), 2273-2276.
- Gandhi, V., Hegde, S., Pai, N., Karnik, S., & Gautam, P. (2021). Colonic stricture in the tropics: malignancy or a fungal infection?. Tropical Gastroenterology, 41(3), 144-146.
- Kadam, S. S., Hegde, S., Galage, A., & Kadam, T. (2021). Functional malignant retroperitoneal paraganglioma with liver metastasis: a rare case report. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 12, 186-192.
- Gautam, P., Gandhi, V., Naik, S., Mane, A., Kanitkar, G., Hegde, S., & Deshmukh, S. (2020). Cancer care in a Western Indian tertiary center during the pandemic: Surgeon’s perspective. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 122(8), 1525-1533.
- Nag, S., Sinukumar, S., & Hegde, S. (2017). Germline Testing for Predisposition to Breast/Ovarian Cancer Should Only be Offered to Selected Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, 15, 31-36.
- Jagannath, P., Shrikhande, S., Hegde, S., Mullerpatan, P., & Shah, R. (2002). Isolated caudate lobe resection for metastasis from rectal carcinoma. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology: Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 21(3), 113-114.
Treatment/Procedure | Estimated Cost in INR | Estimated Cost in USD |
Robotic Pancreatic/Liver Resection | ₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000+ | $7,200 – $14,400+ |
Minimally Invasive Oesophageal Resection | ₹4,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 | $5,400 – $10,200 |
Laparoscopic/Robotic Colorectal Surgery with Pouch | ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,800 – $9,600 |
Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) with HIPEC | ₹7,00,000 – ₹15,00,000+ | $8,400 – $18,000+ |
Radical Gastric Resection (Gastrectomy) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,800 – $9,000 |
Radical Surgery for Gynaecological Cancers (Ovarian/Cervical) | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $4,200 – $8,400 |
- Language Support: Dr. Hegde is fluent in English and Hindi. Cancer Rounds can arrange for professional interpreters for other languages as needed.
- Visa & Travel Assistance: Our team provides support with medical visa invitation letters, advice on travel arrangements, airport transfers, and assistance with booking suitable accommodation near the hospital in Pune.
- Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: We can schedule online video consultations with Dr. Sujai Hegde for an initial assessment of your case, review of medical reports, and a preliminary discussion about your treatment plan before you travel.