Dr. Amarendra Shankarappa

Dr Amarendra Shankarappa is an experienced Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore with 18 years of clinical experience in surgical oncology and complex cancer surgery.

Dr Shankarappa has extensive clinical expertise in the surgical management of breast cancer, head and neck cancers, and gynaecological cancers, having managed over 35,000 cases including numerous complex and challenging oncological surgical procedures.

He has previously worked at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and has an active research background with published work in surgical oncology. He is known for his precise surgical approach, evidence-based oncological management, and compassionate care for cancer patients.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Amarendra Shankarappa specialises in comprehensive surgical oncology, with strong expertise across breast cancer surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, gynaecological cancer surgery, and reconstructive oncoplastic procedures.

Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Surgery

He provides expert surgical management of breast and gynaecological cancers, including:

• Surgical management of breast cancer
• Oncoplastic breast reconstruction procedures
• Cervical and gynaecological cancer surgery
• Minimally invasive oncological surgical procedures

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

He offers specialised surgical care for head and neck malignancies, including:

• Head and neck cancer surgical management
• Thyroid and parathyroid cancer surgery
• Neck dissection and reconstructive procedures
• Complex head and neck tumour management

Reconstructive and Advanced Surgical Oncology

He also provides advanced reconstructive and complex surgical oncology care, including:

• Rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction
• Primary reconstruction of surgical oncology defects
• Curative, palliative, and diagnostic cancer surgery

Publications

• Diagnostic Dilemma in a Thyroid Incidentaloma: Second Primary versus Metastatic Nodule, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
• Versatility of Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap in Primary Reconstruction of Defects in Surgical Oncology, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS
• MS General Surgery
• MCh Surgical Oncology
• FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Kannada

Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
• Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow
• Surgical Society of Bangalore

Professional Experience

Previous Associations

• Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology – Consultant
• HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Bangalore – Consultant

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