Dr. Yeshwanth Rajagopal

Dr Yeshwanth Rajagopal is currently associated as a Consultant with Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Basavanagudi, Apollo Cradle and Childrens Hospital, Jayanagar, Apollo Cradle and Childrens Hospital, Rajajinagar, Fortis Hospital, Rajajinagar, and Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore.

Bringing a comprehensive 17 years of veteran medical experience to complex cancer care, doctor Rajagopal specializes in advanced robotic oncological procedures, laparoscopic cancer resections, thoracic oncology, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

The diagnostic philosophy followed by Dr Yeshwanth balances precise, evidence-based surgical protocols with deep patient empathy, allowing families to navigate intimidating cancer diagnoses with absolute clarity and therapeutic trust.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, doctor Yeshwanth completed his intensive super-specialty surgical training at the globally renowned Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and has served as an academic professor across premier medical institutions.

Areas of Expertise

The specialized oncological practice of doctor Rajagopal covers the complete forefront of modern minimally invasive tumor removals and complex cytoreductive resections:

Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgical Oncology

Highly advanced, precision-driven minimally invasive interventions designed by Dr Yeshwanth Rajagopal to remove tumors while maximizing healthy tissue preservation:

• Advanced Robotic Oncological procedures for deep-seated pelvic and abdominal malignancies
• Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal cancer resections covering esophageal, gastric, and colorectal tumors
• Minimally invasive Thoracic Oncology procedures including lung lobectomies and mediastinal mass removals
• Laparoscopic Gynaecological Oncology surgeries for endometrial, cervical, and ovarian cancers

Breast Cancer Care and Organ Conservation

Modern breast conservation and mapping protocols overseen by doctor Rajagopal to reduce post-surgical trauma:

• Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) combined with oncoplastic reconstructions
• Reverse Axillary Mapping in breast cancer using precision blue dye techniques
• Advanced axillary lymph node dissections tailored to specific clinical stages

Visceral and Peritoneal Malignancies

Radical tumor clearance strategies directed by doctor Yeshwanth for advanced intra-abdominal conditions:

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) cancer surgeries for liver, pancreas, and gallbladder tumors
• Radical pelvic exenterations and clearing of complex retroperitoneal sarcomas

Conditions Monitored and Treated

• Gastrointestinal Malignancies including Stomach, Colon, and Rectal Cancers
• Breast Cancer variants requiring organ-preserving or radical surgical options
• Gynaecological Cancers covering Epithelial Ovarian, Cervical, and Uterine malignancies
• Thoracic Malignancies including Lung Carcinomas and Esophageal Tumors
• Genitourinary Cancers covering Renal Cell Carcinoma, Bladder, and Prostate malignancies
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies and advanced abdominal carcinomatosis

Professional Experience

• Current Affiliations:
  • Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹1010)
  • Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
  • Consultant, Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
  • Consultant, Apollo Cradle and Childrens Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore
  • Consultant, Apollo Cradle and Childrens Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bangalore
• Past Affiliations:
  • Professor, Rangadore Memorial Hospital, Bangalore
  • Assistant Professor, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
  • Assistant Professor, St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
  • Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bangalore
  • Consultant, Prakriya Hospital, Bangalore

Awards and Global Recognitions

The academic presentations and surgical research managed by Dr Yeshwanth Rajagopal have earned prestigious accolades from national oncology societies:

• Best Poster Award: Conferred at the national BREASTCON conference in New Delhi for pioneering research on breast conservation charting (2013).

Publications and Research Contributions

Doctor Yeshwanth remains deeply committed to advancing surgical literature, with extensive peer-reviewed papers published in prominent international cancer journals:

• "Awareness and Acceptance of Breast Conservation Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients in a Regional Cancer Centre in South India: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study (KAP Study)." – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (2025).
• "Prognostic Value of Tumor Markers in Gastric Cancer: A Tertiary Cancer Centre Experience." – Cureus Journal of Medical Science (2023).
• "Reverse Axillary Mapping in Breast Cancer Using Blue Dye: A Tertiary Setup Experience." – Cureus Journal of Medical Science (2021).
• "Who Needs Level III Lymph Node Dissection in Carcinoma Breast—Study from a Tertiary Care Center." – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (2023).
• "Infrahyoid Myofasciocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Tongue Defects: Our Experience and Perspective." – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (2019).

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore (2009)
• MS General Surgery – Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (2013)
• MCh Surgical Oncology – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (2018)

Medical Registrations

• Registered Member, Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 84497, Year: 2009)

Professional Memberships

Active medical alignments maintained by doctor Yeshwanth across top regional and national oncological societies:

• Surgical Oncology Council of India
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Why Patients Choose Dr Yeshwanth Rajagopal

A cancer diagnosis brings immense emotional and physical challenges, requiring a surgeon who possesses both meticulous technical skill and a deeply reassuring presence. Families choose Dr Yeshwanth because he offers a rare degree of surgical precision, backed by 17 years of specialized medical experience and sub-specialty training from the premier Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology. His extensive background in laparoscopic and robotic procedures ensures that patients undergo major oncological resections with minimal pain, fewer complications, and significantly accelerated recovery timelines.

The practice of doctor Yeshwanth is entirely centered on customized care pathways rather than standardized treatments. He focuses deeply on organ-preservation protocols, such as breast conservation surgeries and advanced blue-dye sentinel mapping, prioritizing the long-term post-operative quality of life for his patients. He breaks down intricate tumor staging and multi-modal treatment tracks into transparent, comforting discussions, ensuring that families are never left in the dark. Booking through HexaHealth guarantees direct, priority-slotted entry to his clinics across Fortis and Apollo Cradle networks without stressful administrative delays.

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