Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas

Dr Surender Kumar Dabas is a surgical oncologist and robotic cancer surgeon in Delhi with 23 years of experience and over 30,000 complex cancer surgeries performed including more than 4,000 robotic surgeries.

He currently serves as Chairman, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

He holds a DNB in Surgical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, a Fellowship in Robotic Skull Base and Head Neck Surgery from MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA, and is India's only cancer surgeon certified by the University of Chicago to perform Robotic Pancreatic Surgery.

Patients seeking expert robotic cancer surgery in Delhi, trusted robotic head and neck surgery in Delhi, or advanced surgical oncology in Dwarka will find Dr Dabas at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, Jivisha Advanced Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, and Manipal Jivisha Cancer Centre.

He holds a world record for the highest number of Robotic Scarless Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries performed globally and is Vice President of the International Guild of Robotic and Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery (IGREHNS).

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients from across north India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Surender Kumar Dabas manages the full spectrum of solid tumour surgical oncology through robotic, minimally invasive, and open approaches with a particular subspecialty focus on head and neck robotic surgery and gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

Robotic Head and Neck Cancer Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas is India's pioneer of Robotic Head and Neck Surgery and holds the world record for the highest number of Robotic Scarless Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries performed globally.

He has completed over 1,000 Trans-Oral Robotic Surgeries (TORS) for throat cancer:

• Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal and tongue base cancers
• Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer through remote access approaches
• Robotic Neck Dissection for cervical lymph node clearance
• Robotic Skull Base Surgery for skull base malignancies
• Functional Neck Dissection for structured lymph node removal
• Total and Partial Laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer
• Parotidectomy and Salivary Gland Surgery for salivary malignancies
• Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery including tongue, buccal mucosa, and floor of mouth

Robotic Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas is certified by the University of Chicago for Robotic Pancreatic Surgery, a distinction held by no other cancer surgeon in India:

• Robotic Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic cancer
• Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy for body and tail pancreatic tumours
• Robotic Gastrectomy for gastric cancer including total and partial gastrectomy
• Robotic Colorectal Surgery including Low Anterior Resection (LAR) for rectal cancer
• Robotic Colectomy for colon cancer
• Robotic Oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer
• Robotic Hepatic Surgery for liver malignancies
• Robotic Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Cancer
• Robotic Bile Duct Surgery for cholangiocarcinoma
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) coordination for peritoneal malignancies

Robotic Thoracic Cancer Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas performs robotic and minimally invasive thoracic oncology procedures:

• Robotic Lobectomy for lung cancer
• Robotic Pulmonary Segmentectomy for early lung malignancies
• Robotic Thymectomy for thymic cancer and thymoma
• Robotic Oesophageal Cancer Surgery
• Thoracic Cancer Surgery for tracheal and mediastinal tumours

Robotic Gynaecological Cancer Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas performs robotic surgery for all major gynaecological malignancies:

• Robotic Radical Hysterectomy for cervical and uterine cancer
• Robotic Staging Surgery for ovarian cancer
• Robotic Debulking Surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
• Robotic Surgery for Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer

Uro-Oncology Robotic Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas manages urological cancer through robotic surgical approaches:

• Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer
• Robotic Radical Cystectomy for bladder cancer
• Robotic Nephrectomy for kidney cancer
• Robotic Surgery for Testicular Cancer

Breast Cancer Surgery in Delhi

Dr Dabas performs all categories of breast cancer surgery:

• Mastectomy and Modified Radical Mastectomy
• Breast Conservation Surgery
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery

Dr Dabas manages bone and soft tissue sarcomas through limb-sparing and complex resection approaches:

• Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
• Bone Sarcoma Surgery
• Limb-Sparing Surgery for extremity sarcomas
• Wide Local Excision for sarcoma margins

Qualifications

• MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2003)
• MS General Surgery from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (2007)
• DNB Surgical Oncology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2011)
• Fellowship in Robotic Skull Base and Head Neck Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
• Certification in Robotic Pancreatic Surgery, University of Chicago, USA
• Training in Advanced Robotic Surgery, UNC Cancer Center, USA
• Fellowship in Robotic Thyroid and Neck Surgery

Dr Dabas holds active medical council registration with the Delhi Medical Council (Reg. No. 34114, 2007), supporting his current practice as a surgical oncologist in Delhi.

His combined training across MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Chicago, and UNC Cancer Center, USA represents one of the most comprehensive American robotic surgical oncology training portfolios held by any cancer surgeon practising in India.

Awards and Recognitions

• Sushruta Award, Max Healthcare Annual Awards 2022, for exemplary performance towards Clinical Excellence and Publications, BLK-Max Hospital
• Founding Member Award, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), India, Inaugural Meeting
• Best Surgical Oncologist Award, North Delhi Physician Forum
• Nation Warrior Award, Samaj Kalyanam (Rohtak)
• Ray of Hope Certificate, Shining Rays of Hope Foundation, for being part of Ms India Cancer Warrior 2022
• Special Guest, Ms India Cancer Warrior, Shining Rays of Hope
• Faculty Certificate, ARIS (Association of Robotic and Interventional Surgeons), Singapore
• Faculty Certificate, ROBOLAPCON 2020, National Conference, Indian Genomics Archive
• Appreciation Certificate, Indian Medical Association, Kaithal, May 2015
• Appreciation, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Shalimar Bagh, for outstanding support in organising Let's Fight Cancer Together, March 2022
• Vijay Swasthya Diwas Recognition, 1 March 2019, for contribution to cancer awareness
• Cancer Awareness Campaign Award of Honour, Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Group of Institutions
• Felicitation, Digital Mammography programme, BLK-Max and Fujifilm

Milestones and Surgical Achievements

Dr Surender Kumar Dabas has established several national and global milestones in robotic surgical oncology:

• Over 30,000 complex cancer surgeries performed across his career
• Over 4,000 robotic cancer surgeries performed including all major organ systems
• Over 1,000 Trans-Oral Robotic Surgeries (TORS) for throat and oropharyngeal cancer
• World record holder for the highest number of Robotic Scarless Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries performed globally
• Pioneer of Robotic Head and Neck Surgery in India
• India's only cancer surgeon certified by the University of Chicago to perform Robotic Pancreatic Surgery
• Vice President, International Guild of Robotic and Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery (IGREHNS)
• Advisory Board Member, SS Robotic System, reflecting industry recognition of his robotic surgical expertise
• Proctor and trainer for robotic surgery at leading institutions including AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh, TMH Mumbai, PD Hinduja Mumbai, Apollo Indraprastha, HCG Bangalore, SGPGI Lucknow, Adyar Cancer Center, and Fortis Mohali
• Robotic Surgical Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology established under his leadership
• International mentor for robotic oncology surgeries recognised globally

Research and Publications

Dr Surender Kumar Dabas has 31 peer-reviewed publications with 198 citations on ResearchGate, covering robotic surgical oncology across head and neck, gastrointestinal, thoracic, and gynaecological cancers. He is a leading author in real-world evidence studies on robotic surgery outcomes in India. Selected publications include:

• Surgical Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic-Assisted Approaches for Stage I Endometrial Cancer: Insights from a Real-World Study by the Indian Gynecologic-Onco Study Group, Cureus, August 2025
• Short-Term Clinical Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic-Assisted Rectal Resections: A Multicenter Real-World Evidence Study from Indian Collaborative Group on Rectal Resections (ICGRR), Journal of Robotic Surgery, May 2025
• Excision of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in an Adult Using Robotic Bilateral Axillo Breast Approach (BABA): A Novel Technique, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, August 2025
• Excision of Bilobed Supraglottic Lipoma via Transoral Robotic Surgery, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, May 2025
• MiNEN of Base of Tongue: First Case Report in Literature, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, October 2024
• Oncological Outcome Following Initiation of Treatment for Stage III and IV HPV Negative Oropharyngeal Cancers with Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), European Journal of Surgical Oncology, June 2019
• Robotic Retroauricular Thyroidectomy: Initial Experience from India, Gland Surgery, June 2017

His Manipal Hospital blog contributions include:

• Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A New Lease on Life with Robotic Precision, Manipal Hospital Blog, April 2026
• Neck Cancer Surgery: How Functional Neck Dissection Helps Remove Tumours Safely, Manipal Hospital Blog, April 2026
• Whipple Procedure: Robotic Surgery for Safer Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Manipal Hospital Blog, April 2026
• Robotic Surgery for Gynaecological Cancers: A Revolutionary Approach, Manipal Hospital Blog, March 2026
• Why Robotic Surgery Might Be the Best Option for Cervical Cancer Patients, Manipal Hospital Blog, September 2025

Professional Memberships

• Vice President, International Guild of Robotic and Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery (IGREHNS)
• Member, Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Member, Delhi Medical Council
• Advisory Board Member, SS Robotic System

Hospital Affiliations in Delhi

Current Practice

• Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, Delhi as Chairman, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster. Consultation Fee: ₹2000
• Jivisha Advanced Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, Delhi as Consultant
• Manipal Jivisha Cancer Centre, Bahalgarh Road as Consultant

Past Experience

• BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi as Senior Director and HOD, Surgical Oncology and Chief of Robotic Surgery, Max Healthcare
• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh as Senior Director and HOD
• Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar as Senior Director and HOD
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon as Director, Head and Neck, Breast and Thoracic Services (April 2017 to September 2018)
• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi as Chief of Head and Neck Oncology and Robotic Surgery (February 2017 to April 2017) and Consultant Surgical Oncology (September 2011 to February 2017)
• Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi as Senior Resident, Urology (June 2007 to March 2008)

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