Dr. Lakshmanan Chockalingam

Dr Lakshmanan Chockalingam is a Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru with 15 years of experience, currently practising as an Associate Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

He specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery, minimally invasive cancer resections, peritoneal surface malignancies, and gastrointestinal oncology.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Lakshmanan C focuses on advanced oncological resections and minimally invasive cancer care through the following clinical areas:

Breast Oncology and Oncoplastic Reconstruction

He performs breast-conserving surgeries, sentinel lymph node biopsies, and oncoplastic reconstructions that combine cancer excision with aesthetic tissue rearrangement.

Peritoneal Surface Malignancies and Advanced Chemotherapy

Dr Lakshmanan specialises in cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for advanced abdominal and ovarian cancers.

Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

He carries out laparoscopic and robotic resections for gastrointestinal, thoracic, and gynaecological cancers to minimise surgical trauma and support quicker recovery.

Head, Neck, and Endocrine Oncology

He manages malignancies of the head and neck, thyroid gland, and parathyroid glands, focusing on functional organ preservation and precise anatomical resection.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in General Surgery and a DrNB in Surgical Oncology. He also holds a national travelling fellowship from the Association of Breast Surgeons of India.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Lakshmanan C won the Best Poster Awards at NATCON and ABSICON for his research on hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy and breast cancer management.

He has authored clinical research on surgical techniques to reduce post-operative complications following breast cancer surgery in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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