About Dr. Vaithiswaran V
Dr. Vaithiswaran V (Velayoudam) is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, with 20+ years of experience, MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons, UK), FAIS, FMAS, MBBS Certificates of Honour in 5 subjects, Best Paper Award at the National Conference of the Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (2010), and expert in gastrointestinal oncosurgery, breast cancer surgery, laparoscopic cancer surgery, and minimally invasive oncological procedures.
- 20+ years of specialised experience in Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
- MBBS (Certificates of Honour — Microbiology, Paediatrics, OBG, PSM, Biochemistry); MS (General Surgery); MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, UK; FAIS; FMAS
- Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist — Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai; previously at Global Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai
- Best Paper Award — National Conference, Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (2010)
- Expert in GI oncosurgery, breast cancer surgery, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, laparoscopic oncosurgery, and minimally invasive cancer surgery
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Certificates of Honour in Microbiology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Preventive & Social Medicine, and Biochemistry
- MS (General Surgery)
Fellowships & Special Training
- MRCS — Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), UK
- FAIS — Fellow, Association of Surgeons of India
- FMAS — Fellow, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
Certifications & Accreditations
- Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), UK
- Association of Surgeons of India — Fellow
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India — Fellow
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Sub-specialties
- Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery: Expert in liver, pancreatic, gastric, colorectal, and oesophageal cancer surgery — a leading Surgical Oncologist in Chennai for best GI cancer surgery at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.
- Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery: FMAS-qualified — expert in minimally invasive oncosurgery for reduced recovery times.
- Breast Cancer Surgery: Comprehensive breast oncosurgery from lumpectomy to modified radical mastectomy.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)
- Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Gastrectomy (Total & Partial)
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery (Hemicolectomy, Anterior Resection)
- Breast Conservation Surgery & Mastectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Laparoscopic Oncosurgery
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vaithiswaran V can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Tharamani, Chennai — Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Global Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai — Surgical Oncologist (Past)
Key Achievements
- 20+ years of clinical experience in Surgical Oncology
- MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, UK
- FAIS and FMAS — Fellowship in minimal access surgery
- Best Paper Award — National Conference, Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (2010)
- MBBS Certificates of Honour in 5 subjects
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Best Paper Award — National Conference, Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists, 2010
- MBBS Certificates of Honour — Microbiology, Paediatrics, OBG, Preventive & Social Medicine, Biochemistry
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons, UK (MRCS)
- Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS)
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (FMAS)
Research & Publications
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- GI oncosurgery outcomes
- Laparoscopic minimally invasive oncosurgery
- Breast cancer surgical management
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