Dr. Manjunath NML

Dr Manjunath NML is a highly distinguished Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore with an immense 23 years of elite clinical and surgical experience.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre in K R Road and HCG Cancer Hospital in Hebbal.

He is fluent in 4 languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, and Odia, ensuring clear and empathetic communication with a diverse range of patients.

Demonstrating immense surgical authority, Dr Manjunath was involved in the execution of over 1,600 major oncological procedures during his AIIMS tenure alone.

He is a master of extreme, high-risk cancer surgeries, including the highly complex Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic cancer, and massive composite resections with free-flap reconstructions for advanced head and neck cancers.

He executes highly advanced limb-salvage surgeries for soft-tissue sarcomas, physically removing massive bone and muscle tumors without amputating the patient's arm or leg.

For female patients with advanced ovarian cancer, he executes aggressive cytoreductive surgeries to physically strip and scrape widespread cancer cells from the abdominal cavity.

He brings decades of formidable clinical experience to his patients, having previously held senior academic and consultant roles at Narayana Health, Manipal Hospitals, and HCG Panda Cancer Hospital.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Manjunath NML provides world-class, technology-driven oncological care, utilizing advanced robotic surgical systems and extreme microscopic precision to aggressively eradicate solid organ tumors.

Head, Neck, and Thoracic Oncology

He executes massive reconstructive surgeries to remove aggressive tumors while preserving a patient's appearance and ability to speak/eat:

• Complex Composite Resections for Oral Cavity Cancers with Free-Flap Reconstruction
• Thyroidectomy, Mandibulectomy, Maxillectomy, and Radical Neck Dissections
• Advanced Transthoracic and Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Oncology

He performs highly complex, life-saving surgeries on the deepest organs of the digestive system:

• The Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for Pancreatic Cancer
• Radical Gastrectomy with D2 Lymphadenectomy for Stomach Cancer
• Complex Colorectal Resections (Low Anterior and Abdominoperineal Resections)

Breast, Urogenital, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery

He aggressively removes aggressive soft tissue cancers while prioritizing organ and limb preservation:

• Limb-Salvage Surgery for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
• Breast Conservation Surgery and Modified Radical Mastectomy
• Advanced Cytoreductive Surgery for Ovarian Cancer and Nephrectomy

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — JSS Medical College, Mysuru (2003) (Gold Medalist)
• MS in General Surgery — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (2008)
• MCh in Surgical Oncology — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2015) (1st Rank)
• FMAS and DMAS (Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery) — World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Batch Topper)
• Clinical Observer, Surgical Oncology — University of Chicago Medicine, USA

Publications and Research

Dr Manjunath is a highly prolific researcher with numerous publications in elite medical journals, including:

• Shanmugam A, [...], Manjunath NML, et al. (2021). Ultrasensitive detection of tumor-specific mutations in saliva of patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer.
• Manjunath NML, et al. (2018). Operable oral tongue squamous cell cancer: 15 years experience at a tertiary care center in North India. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology.
• Manjunath NML, et al. (2012). A Review of Controversies in the Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Indian Journal of Surgery.
• Manjunath NML, Panda K. (2022). Evolution of Cancer Patient Health Care in Odisha. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

Professional Experience

Dr Manjunath NML currently practises at the following facilities:

• Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre in K R Road, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital in Hebbal
• Consultant (Former), Narayana Health
• Consultant (Former), Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant (Former), HCG Panda Cancer Centre

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