Dr. Dharma Kumar K G

Dr Dharma Kumar K G is a highly distinguished surgical oncologist in Bangalore with 18 years of experience in advanced cancer surgery.

Holding an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, one of Asia's foremost cancer centres, Dr Dharma Kumar brings superspecialty-level oncological surgical expertise to patients seeking the best cancer surgeon in Bangalore.

He is an award-winning researcher with publications in the European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) and presentations at global conferences including ESSO39, Rotterdam.

Dr Dharma Kumar K G currently consults at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, and is fluent in Kannada, Hindi, and English.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Gastrointestinal Oncology and Colorectal Surgery

Dr Dharma Kumar K G has a primary specialist interest in upper GI and colorectal oncology. He performs complex resections including pelvic and mesorectal excisions using both open and robotic approaches.

• Upper GI Cancer Surgery for oesophageal and gastric malignancies
• Colorectal Cancer Surgery including Total Mesorectal Excision
• Robotic-Assisted Low Anterior Resection with presacral fascia excision
• Pelvic Exenteration for locally advanced rectal and colorectal cancer
• Management of Gastro Intestinal Tumours (GIST)

Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC

Dr Dharma Kumar is trained in peritoneal surface oncology and performs specialised procedures for patients with abdominal cancer spread.

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and HIPEC for peritoneal malignancies
• Peritoneal Cancer Surgery for appendiceal and colorectal spread
• Management of pseudomyxoma peritonei

Breast Oncology and Oncoplasty

As a specialist in Breast Oncology, Dr Dharma Kumar combines oncological resection with plastic surgery principles to achieve both tumour clearance and aesthetic preservation.

• Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplasty
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection
• Breast reconstruction coordination

Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Dr Dharma Kumar K G manages malignant conditions of the head, neck, and thyroid through precise surgical excision and reconstruction.

• Head and Neck Oncology surgery
• Thyroid Cancer Surgeries including radical and completion thyroidectomy
• Salivary gland and parotid tumour resection

Gynaecological, Urological, and Paediatric Oncology

Dr Dharma Kumar provides surgical management for a broad spectrum of tumours across multiple organ systems.

• Gynaecological Oncology for cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers
• Urological Malignancy surgical management
• Paediatric Solid Tumours surgery
• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours surgical resection

Chest Wall and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Dr Dharma Kumar K G performs specialised reconstructive and minimally invasive oncological procedures.

• Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction
• Minimally Invasive Surgery for selected cancer cases
• Robotic and laparoscopic oncological procedures

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

Dr Dharma Kumar K G holds one of the most highly regarded superspecialty oncological surgical qualifications available in India.

• MBBS from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (2008)
• MS General Surgery from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (2012)
• MCh Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2017)

Awards and International Recognition

• Best Poster Award at IASO NATCON 2019, Kolkata
• Poster presentation at ESSO39, Rotterdam (2019)
• Presentation at IASO NATCON 2019 on robotic pelvic exenteration
• Presentation at KSC ASICON 2011 on Waardenburg Syndrome Type 4 with Hirschsprung's Disease
• Chapter Author on GIST in the Textbook of Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Research and Publications

Dr Dharma Kumar has an active research profile with work published in high-authority peer-reviewed journals:

• Pelvic Inlet Rectal Cancer: Is there a need for Neoadjuvant Radiation? EJSO (2019)
• Is Adjuvant Chemotherapy Necessary for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients with Pathological Complete Response? EJSO (2019)
• Robotic-assisted Low Anterior Resection: Beyond Total Mesorectal Excision Wiley Online Library (2020)
• Complication of Urinary Reconstruction Following Total Pelvic Exenteration EJSO (2019)
• Carcinoma Stomach in Young: Retrospective Study Annals of Oncology (2019)
• Recurrent Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia of the Parotid Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
• Case report on Spontaneous Caecal Perforation in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Member of the Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (SPSO)
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 81928 (from 2008)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Dharma Kumar K G currently provides expert surgical oncology consultations at the following reputed locations:

• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore | Consultation Fee: ₹800
• Sanjeevini Multi Speciality Hospital, Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore
• Amrutha Superspeciality Hospital, Nelamangala Town
• Cloudnine Hospital, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Book an Appointment with Dr Dharma Kumar K G, Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Dharma Kumar K G, a leading surgical oncologist in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri. You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical experience with one of the city's most experienced cancer surgeons