Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Jagdish specialises in Robotic surgeries for GI cancers. He also has a special interest in pancreatic surgeries that involve vascular resections & major hepatectomies. 
• He has handled more than 5000 cases so far.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Jagdish has received advanced training in GI & Hepatobiliary Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), Johns Hopkins University, USA, Heidelberg University, Germany, Severence hospital, S.Korea.

Recognition

• Dr. Jagdish has been invited as a faculty, speaker and a panellist at multiple national and international conferences. 

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Hemang is the pioneer of radical prostatectomy surgery for Prostate cancer in Gujarat since 1997.
• He is an expert in robotic, laparoscopic and open surgeries for genitourinary cancers - mainly dealing with radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. 
• Dr. Hemang is a pioneer in the surgery of radical prostatectomy in Gujarat; he has performed more than 700 open and more than 300 robotic radical prostatectomies. He has more than 500 robotic uro oncology surgeries to his credit.

Training and Certifications

• He is the only urologist in the state to receive the prestigious SIU international scholarship for advanced training in Uro oncology abroad.
• Dr. Hemang was trained by Dr Catalona and Dr Clayman for laparoscopic and open uro oncology surgeries in 1997 in St Louis, USA.
• He was trained in Robotic Uro Oncology Surgeries in Orlando, USA. He has conducted the highest number of Robotic Surgeries in the city of Ahmedabad in private practice.

Recognition

• Dr. Hemang is a member of the American Urological Association and Societe Internationale d‘Urologie.
• He has been a principal investigator in clinical trials on Uro Oncology.
• He was the president of the Ahmedabad Urology Association.
• He is a proctor for Intuitive Surgical (U.S.A) for training robotic surgeons across India in robotic urooncology surgeries.
• Dr. Hemang was a teacher in Uro Oncology for M.Ch (Oncosurgery) students at G.C.R.I, Ahmedabad, for 17 years.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Kaustubh is a seasoned surgical oncologist, and his expertise lies in thyroid-parathyroid-salivary gland surgeries and organ-preserving surgeries for mandible (jaw) & larynx (voice box), including TOLS (Trans Oral Laser Surgery) in complex situations.
• He also has experience in performing robotic surgeries for the management of oropharyngeal, laryngeal & thyroid tumours.
• Dr. Kaustubh has a special interest in performing surgeries for thyroid & parathyroid tumours as well as salivary gland tumours.
• He attends about 2400 cases every year.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Kaustubh has received advanced training in Head & Neck Oncology under ISHNO (Indian Society of Head & Neck Oncology) Fellowship from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA.
• He has also received Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) training from Dr Weinstein at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, USA.
• He has received Transoral Laser Surgery (TOLS) training under Dr Peretti at University of Brescia, Italy.

Recognition

• Dr. Kaustubh has won many awards for the best presentation & best paper at several national and international conferences including UICC. 
• He is the Founder Secretary of G-SHNO (Gujarat Society of Head & Neck Oncology).
• He has also served as the President of FHNO (Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology).
• He has also published the world’s first Coffee Table Book on Head & Neck Cancer Winners known as “10/10” and public awareness book in Gujarati ‘Tame Ekla Nathi’.
• Dr. Kaustubh is regularly invited to national & international conferences as a speaker and a panellist for symposia.
• Dr. Kaustubh Patel is a recipient of numerous prestigious national & international orations.

Publications

• A Case Report and Review of Literature: Cribriform-Morular Variant of Papillary Carcinoma, June 2021, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.
• Developing the South Asian Region’s First Head-and-Neck Surgical Oncology Multi-Institutional Program: Journey, Milestones, Challenges, and Future, December 2020,Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 8(2):50-52.
• Developing the South Asian Region’s First Head-and-Neck Surgical Oncology Multi-Institutional Program: Journey, Milestones, Challenges, and Future, December 2020.
• Developing South Asia’s first structured head and neck surgery multicenter fellowship initiative,May 2020,Journal of Clinical Oncology 38(15_suppl):11037-11037.
• Oncological outcome following 3 Drug NACT for Bucco-Alveolar carcinoma with Supra-notch ITF extension, November 2019,Conference: ESMO Asia 2019.
• End to Side Venous Anastomosis Using Marking Technique for Microvascular Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction: a Study of 75 Cases,November 2019,Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 11(3).
• 301POncological outcome following 3 Drug NACT for Bucco-Alveolar carcinoma with Supra-notch ITF extension,November 2019, Annals of Oncology 30(Supplement_9).
• Metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck to the thyroid: a single institution's experience with a review of relevant publications ARTICLE IN PRESS, September 2019, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 57(7).
• JHeadNeckPhysiciansSurg 2019 7 1 1 263512, August 2019, Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 7(1).
• Salivary duct carcinoma of tongue: A rare entity, August 2019,Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 7(1).
• A rare case of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma post-operative accidental diagnosis and management - A case report, August 2019,International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 62.
• Efficacy of Single Transverse Neck Incision for Modified Radical Neck Dissection,July 2019,Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 19(3).
• Surgery Is an Art, Live Yours in Colors: Specimen Color Coding in Head and Neck Oncology,May 2019,Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 10(7).
• Conservative Curative Larynx Preserving Surgery for Subglottic Soft Tissue Recurrence Reinforced with Fascia-Lata and Strap Muscles, November 2018, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 71(1).
• Role of Imaging in Clinically Occult Isolated Intrathyroidal Metastasis from Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue: An Unusual Case Series, October 2018, Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine 33(4):326.
• A Rare Coexistence of Papillary Carcinoma, Warthin’s Tumour and Oncocytosis, September 2018, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 12(9).
• Squamous cell carcinoma of gingivobuccal complex: Literature, evidences and practice, January 2018, Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 6(1):18.
• Does Continuing Medical Education (CME) Activity Contribute to Learning Gain: An Objective Evaluation,October 2016, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 71(11).
• Clinical Assessment Scoring System for Tracheostomy (CASST) Criterion: Objective criteria to predict pre-operatively the need for a tracheostomy in head and neck malignancies, July 2016, Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery: official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery 44(9).
• PET-CT with MR Fusion: Single Comprehensive Preoperative Metastatic Workup in Head and Neck Malignancy: A Case Report, November 2015, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 9(12):XD01-03.
• Use of Polymethyl Methacrylate-Based Cement for Cosmetic Correction of Donor-Site Defect following Transposition of Temporalis Myofascial Flap and Evaluation of Results after Adjuvant Radiotherapy, August 2015, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 31(9).
• Use of 90° Hopkin's Telescopic Examination as an OPD Tool to Clinically Evaluate and Record Oral Cavity Lesions: Our Experience in Early Detection, Especially in Patients with Limited Mouth Opening, June 2015, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 9(6):XC01-04.
• Prevalence of head and neck cancers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, March 2009, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 61(Suppl 1):4-10.
• Prevalence of head and neck cancers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat ,November 2008, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.
• Cervical metastases of occult origin: The impact of combined modality therapy, December 1994, The American Journal of Surgery 168(5):395-9.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Rajendra Toprani is the head of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology departments for one of the units at HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad.
• Dr. Rajendra’s areas of interest are oral & laryngeal cancers, thyroid and parotid tumours.
• He is also an expert in performing voice preserving laryngectomies and Transoral Endoscopic Laser Surgery (TOLS).
• He is also a trained robotic surgeon and has vast experience in minimally invasive surgeries.
• Dr. Rajendra attends approximately 1500 cases every year.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Rajendra completed his advanced training in Head & Neck Oncology from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA in 1996. 
• He has also received training in Endoscopic Laser Surgery from a reputed institute in Kiel, Germany, in 2009. 
• Dr. Rajendra received training for Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) under Prof. Weinstein of UPENN, Philadelphia in 2016.

Recognition

• Dr. Rajendra is an executive committee member of the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO) and the President of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO). 
• He is a visiting fellow at M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA & MSKCC, New York, USA.
• He was the organising secretary of the International Federation of Head & Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) world tour 2012 conference at Ahmedabad.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Kalpana’s main areas of expertise include robotic surgeries for gynae cancers and conservative treatment for early gynae cancers, along with organ conservation for germ cell tumours of ovaries among young women. 
• She also specialises in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancers via conservative approaches.
• She also has vast experience complete cytoreductive surgeries with HIPEC for advanced and recurrent ovarian cancers.
• Dr. Kalpana attends about 170 cases every year.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Kalpana has received advanced training in vulvar colposcopy and surgeries for vulvar malignancies from Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia.
• She has also received special training on colposcopy & the latest management of pre-invasive & invasive cervical lesions from Hammersmith Hospital, UK.
• She has received advanced robotic surgery and HIPEC training from reputed institutes.

Recognition

• Dr. Kalpana is an active member of the Indian Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Association of Gynaecologists of India and Life member of Gynaec Oncology Association of India.
• She has conducted more than 50 camps in the rural areas of Gujarat in connection with Gujarat Cancer Research Institute which is a premier oncology institute of Gujarat.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Dushyant’s expertise lies in the surgical management of benign and malignant tumours in the head and neck region, including tumours of the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), sinuses, salivary glands and thyroid and parathyroid glands.
• He is experienced in performing minimally invasive surgeries, namely robotic surgeries.
• Dr. Mandlik’s special interests are in the oral cavity surgery and reconstructive surgeries following head and neck cancer surgeries, which is essential not only for cosmesis but also for functional rehabilitation of patients. He has developed innovative resection and reconstruction procedures, such as temporoplasty.
• Dr. Mandlik has handled more than 3000 cases so far.

Training and Certifications

• He has received his specialty training from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India, and Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, the USA.
• Dr. Dushyant has completed his robotic surgery training from Severance Hospital in Seoul, South Korea.

Recognition

• Dr. Dushyant is a lifetime member of G-SHNO (Gujarat Society of Head and Neck Oncology). He is also a member of the Association of Surgeons of India and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.
• He has been awarded the UICC fellowship for a project on Head and Neck Reconstruction in 2014.
• Dr. Mandlik is also involved in training the next generation of head and neck cancer surgeons. He is also the coordinator of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program at HCG Cancer Centre. This program draws talented young head and neck surgeons from all over the world who travel to HCG Cancer Centre to learn the latest surgical techniques for the treatment of head and neck cancer.
• He is Secretory for FHNO Institutional Fellowship which is a National Training Program for Head Neck Surgical Oncology.
• Dr. Mandlik has contributed several research papers in peer reviewed Journals. He is reviewer to many national and international journals also. He has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally.
• He is Executive Committee member of Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, The National Body.
• He has attended numerous workshops and CMEs on head and neck surgical oncology.

Publications

• Bilateral Synchronous Male Breast Cancer, Case report publication, Mammology, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2008, pg. 39-41.
• Use of 90° Hopkin’s Telescopic Examination as an OPD Tool to Clinically Evaluate and Record Oral Cavity Lesions: Our Experience in Early Detection, Especially in Patients with Limited Mouth Opening. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR. 2015;9(6): XC01-XC04.
• Use of Polymethyl Methacrylate-Based Cement for Cosmetic Correction of Donor-Site Defect following Transposition of Temporalis Myofascial Flap and Evaluation of Results after Adjuvant Radiotherapy. J reconstr Microsurg. (EFirst).
• PET-CT with MR Fusion: single comprehensive preoperative metastatic workup in head and neck malignancy: a case report. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. 2015/vol 9/ issue 12/ page XD01
• Clinical Assessment Scoring System for Tracheostomy (CASST) Criterion: Objective criteria to predict pre-operatively the need for a tracheostomy in head and neck malignancies. Journal of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery.
• Does Continuing Medical Education (CME) Activity Contribute to Learning Gain: An Objective Evaluation. Indian J Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg (2016).
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Gingivobuccal Complex: Literature, Evidences and Practice. J Head Neck Physicians Surg 2018;6:18-28.
• A Rare Coexistence of Papillary Carcinoma, Warthin’s Tumour and Oncocytosis. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018, Sep, Vol-12(9): PD07-PD10.
• Conservative Curative Larynx Preserving Surgery for Subglottic Soft Tissue Recurrence Reinforced with Fascia-Lata and Strap Muscles. Indian J Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg.
• Metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck to the thyroid: a single institution’s experience with a review of relevant publications. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. June 2019.
• Surgery Is an Art, Live Yours in Colors: Specimen Color Coding in Head and Neck Oncology. Indian J Surg Oncol. May 2019:1-2.
• Efficacy of Single Transverse Neck Incision for Modified Radical Neck Dissection. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. July 2019:1-5.
• Salivary duct carcinoma of tongue: A rare entity. J Head Neck Physicians Surg. 2019;7(1):32.
• End to Side Venous Anastomosis Using Marking Technique for Microvascular Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction: a Study of 75 Cases. Indian J Surg Oncol (2019).
• A rare case of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma post operativeaccidental diagnosis and managment—A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019;62:54-57.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Devendra’s expertise lies in performing esophageal and GE junction cancers along with colorectal cancer surgeries.
• He is also experienced in performing minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.
• Dr. Devendra has attended over 2500 cases so far.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Devendra has completed his fellowship in thoracic & esophageal surgical oncology from National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan.
• He has completed his observership in Minimal Invasive Foregut Surgical Oncology at UPMC from Pittsburgh, USA.
• He has also completed his robotic surgery training from a reputed institute in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Recognition

• Dr. Devendra is a member of the Gujarat Medical Council & Medical Council of India, The Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association and the Indian Society of Esophagus & Stomach (ISES).
• He also serves as a national proctor for robotic esophagectomy (KOL).

Publications

• Adaptations and safety modifications to perform safe minimal access surgery (MIS: laparoscopy and robotic) during the covid-19 pandemic: practice modifications expert panel consensus guidelines from academia of minimal access surgical oncology (AMASO). (2020). Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 1-11.

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Daxesh Patel is a highly experienced head and neck cancer surgeon practising at HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad. His expertise lies in the surgical management of head and neck cancers.
• He is experienced in performing minimally invasive surgeries, namely robotic surgeries.
• Dr. Daxesh has a special interest in treating cancers involving the base of the skull, tobacco-induced oral cavity and laryngeal cancers, minimally invasive laryngeal surgery through LASER etc.
• He is also keen on rehabilitating patients after cancer ablative surgery, through plastic & reconstructive surgery and speech and swallowing therapy and voice restoration after laryngectomy.

Training and Certifications

• Dr. Daxesh completed his fellowship training in surgical oncology from The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad.
• He has also received his fellowship training from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA.
• Dr. Daxesh has received training in robotic surgery from a reputed institute in Seoul, South Korea.

Recognition

• Dr. Daxesh has been invited as a speaker and as a panellist at various conferences.

Publications

• Use of 90° Hopkin's Telescopic Examination as an OPD Tool to Clinically Evaluate and Record Oral Cavity Lesions: Our Experience in Early Detection, Especially in Patients with Limited Mouth Opening. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR. 2015 Jun;9(6): XC01-XC04.
• Efficacy of Single Transverse Neck Incision for Modified Radical Neck Dissection. Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. 2020 Sep;19(3):342-346.
• Clinical assessment scoring system for tracheostomy (CASST) criterion: Objective criteria to predict pre-operatively the need for a tracheostomy in head and neck malignancies. Journal of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery: Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery. 2016 Sep;44(9):1310-1313.
• Use of Polymethyl Methacrylate-Based Cement for Cosmetic Correction of Donor-Site Defect following Transposition of Temporalis Myofascial Flap and Evaluation of Results after Adjuvant Radiotherapy. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2015 Nov;31(9):668-673.
• Tobacco smoke-induced immunologic changes may contribute to oral carcinogenesis. J Investig Med. 2014 Feb;62(2):316-23.
• Morbidity Profile and Functional Outcome of Modified Facial Translocation Approaches for Skull Base Tumors. Skull Base. 2011 Jul;21(4):255-60.
• Transmandibular approach for excision of maxillary sinus tumors extending to pterygopalatine and infratemporal fossae. Oral Oncol. 2009 Aug;45(8):720-6. 
• Stomaplasty – anterior advancement flap and lateral splaying of trachea, a simple and effective technique. J Postgrad Med, Volume 54, Issue 1, January-March 2008, Page 21-24.
• Reconstruction of the laryngopharynx. Indian J Plast Surg 2007;40:44-51.
• Proliferative fasciitis of Nose. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 56, No.1, January-March 2004. Page 63-64. 

Introduction

Expertise

• Dr. Swati holds a special interest in PELVIC onco surgeries i.e. resection for urological, gynaecological, rectal, pelvic bone and other pelvic cancer treatments.
• Her surgical experience includes organ-preserving surgeries (fertility-sparing surgeries, partial nephrectomy, hemipelvectomy) as well as radical surgeries(pelvic exenteration and cytoreductive surgery).
• She is an expert in pelvic cancer treatment and other general surgeries.
• She is familiar with the latest advances in surgical oncology like HIPEC and has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic onco surgeries.
• Dr. Swati has the requisite knowledge and the expertise not just to address a diverse set of cancers and precancer conditions but also to prevent them.
• She has treated more than 1000 cases so far.

Recognition

• She has won many awards for best presentations and posters at various conferences.

Publications

• Factors Affecting Perioperative Outcomes after CRS And HIPEC For Advanced And Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: A Prospective Single Institutional Study - Journal of Gynaecological Surgery
• Transoral robotic surgery in the management of oropharyngeal cancers: a preliminary experience at a tertiary cancer centre in India. International journal of clinical oncology. 2015 Aug 1;20(4):693-700
• Radical Esophagectomy After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation: Single Institutional. Experience from Tertiary Cancer Centre in India. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2015 Sep 1;6(3):207-12.
• Role Of Pneumonectomy For Lung Cancer In Current Scenario: An Indian Perspective. Accepted in Indian Journal of Cancer
• Laparoscopic Anterior Partial Fundoplication is Comparable to Nissen`s  fundoplication for Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques.
• Internal Hemipelvectomy for Pelvic Bone Sarcomas – External New Letter, RGCIRC August 2015.
• Inguinal Lymphadenopathy As A Presentation For Ovarian Cancer. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
• Prognostic factors in Indian patients operated for soft tissue sarcomas- a retrospective cross sectional analysis. Indian Journal Of Surgical Oncology
• A Comparison Of Clinical And Oncological Outcomes Of Robotic Versus Open Inguinal
• Lymph Node Dissection for Carcinoma Penis.
• Robot Assisted Mckeown Esophagectomy after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation - Initial experience from a tertiary cancer centre from India. Indian Journal of Surgery
• Role of PET-CT in recurrent ovarian cancers at tertiary cancer center. Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
• Surgical management of vulvar cancers in Indian setting. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
• Lymph Node Micrometastasis in Gall Bladder Cancer. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
• Comparison Of Clinical And Oncological Outcomes Of Robot Assisted And Open Mc Keowns Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Single Institutional Study
• Robotic Video endoscopic inguinal lymph node dissection: Outcome and complication analysis in 100 limbs in patients of Carcinoma Penis