Surgical Oncology

Introduction:

The Department of Surgical Oncology provides specialized, evidence-based surgical management for all types of benign and malignant solid tumors. Operating within a multidisciplinary tumor board framework, our surgeons collaborate closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to deliver evidence-based care as per standardized guidelines.  From complex cancer resections to organ-preserving procedures, our priority is achieving optimal oncological outcomes while preserving quality of life with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Infrastructure:

        OPD  :  SSB zone 1 Room No: 12, 14, 15

        Ward :   24 Beds in H block- ward 15

        OT     :    Main OT 2nd floor

Services:

Outpatient Department (OPD)

OPD services for both new and follow-up patients are conducted in the Super Speciality Block (SSB), Zone 1.

  • Patient Registration: Ground floor reception
  • Registration Timings: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Patient records : Room No 13
  • OPD and Examination : Room No 12,14 &15

Inpatient & ICU Services

The department maintains a dedicated 24-bed inpatient ward for surgical care and recovery. For high-risk procedures or complex post-operative care, specialized monitoring is provided in the hospital’s Main ICU.

Operation Theatre (OT) Services

Elective surgical procedures are performed in the Main OT (2nd Floor) on scheduled days:

  • Operating Days: Monday, Friday, and Saturday

Clinical Specialization & Focus Areas

Our team specializes in advanced oncologic procedures involving the following systems/cancers

  • Head & Neck cancers
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal (Food Pipe, stomach, small and large intestine ) cancers
  • Hepato-biliary cancers 
  • Soft tissue cancers
  • Skin Cancers
  • Gynaecological cancers.
  • Uro-oncology
  • Thoracic Malignancies

Faculty Details:

Name

Medical Reg. No

Professional Qualification

Designation

Nature of Employment

Dr Rakesh Kumar

24878

MBBS,MS, MCh

Professor and Head of the Department

Regular

Dr Arvind Kumar Koslia

12364

MBBS,MS, MCh

Assistant Professor

Regular

Dr Prasath

116240

MBBS

Medical Officer

Regular

Dr Saumya Aggarwal

26267

MBBS

Medical Officer

Regular



OPD Schedule: 

Location

Days

Timing

Room No

SSB Zone 1- Ground floor

Tuesday, Thursday

9 Am to 1 Pm

12,14,15

Note: Patient registration is done between 9 AM and 11.30 Am

Research & Collaborations

The department actively engages in clinical research:

  • Collaborative research projects with the ICMR - Institute of Pathology, New Delhi.
  • Research guidance and surgical support for postgraduate theses across various specialties
  • Institutional research collaborations

Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Meetings

  • Conducted weekly in collaboration with the Department of Radiotherapy AND Radiology to review and formulate individualized treatment plans for complex and non-routine cancer cases.

Courses:

The department currently provides clinical/surgical training in Surgical Oncology to Non-Academic Senior Residents (SRs) and Junior Residents (JRs).

As part of our commitment to expanding post-graduate medical education, the department is actively preparing to introduce the DrNB (Doctorate of National Board) program in Surgical Oncology in the near future.

Teaching & Academic Programs

The department actively participates in medical education, providing regular clinical training to resident doctors (SR, JR) and UG medical students.

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