Dr. Kiran Kamalasanan

Dr Kiran Kamalasanan has become one of the trusted names to consult when a cancer diagnosis enters the room. With 16 years of clinical experience.

He serves as Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Excelcare Hospital, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, and at Breathe Superspeciality Clinic and Diagnostics, Khanapara, Guwahati.

He is recognised for his work in establishing the Department of Surgical Oncology at Barpeta Cancer Centre, bringing structured cancer care to peripheral parts of Assam where it had previously been unavailable.

He is actively involved in the training of MCh and DNB Surgical Oncology residents, and has held senior academic roles at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam Cancer Care Foundation, and MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Kozhikode.

Patients seeking expert care for breast, head and neck, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, urological, and musculoskeletal cancers in Guwahati will find in Dr K Kamalasanan a senior surgeon known for his case selection, technical depth, and humane approach.

He is also one of the few surgeons in the North East with active practice in peritoneal surface oncology, HIPEC, and limb-salvage surgery.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Assamese, ensuring comfortable conversations for patients from across Assam and the wider North East region.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Guwahati

For women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, locally advanced breast cancer, recurrent breast cancer, or hereditary BRCA-positive breast cancer, Dr Kamalasanan offers structured surgical and reconstructive options:

• Breast Conservation Surgery (Lumpectomy)
• Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM)
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Breast Reconstruction consultation
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
• Surgery for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
• Risk-reducing mastectomy in BRCA-positive women

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

For patients with oral cancer, throat cancer, salivary gland tumours, thyroid cancer, and other head and neck malignancies:

• Surgery for Oral Cancer (tongue, buccal mucosa, palate, lip)
• Surgery for Throat (Pharyngeal and Laryngeal) Cancer
• Salivary Gland Tumour Surgery
• Thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
• Neck Dissection
• Microvascular Flap Reconstruction coordination
• Reconstruction after Jaw Bone Resection
• Multidisciplinary head and neck cancer planning

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery

For cancers affecting the digestive tract:

• Gastric (Stomach) Cancer Surgery (total and subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy)
• Colon Cancer Surgery (right and left hemicolectomy)
• Rectal Cancer Surgery (LAR, APR, Total Mesorectal Excision)
• Esophageal Cancer Surgery
• Liver Resection for primary liver cancer and metastases
• Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic and periampullary cancers
• Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
• Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive GI Surgery

Urological Cancer Surgery (Uro-Oncology)

• Surgery for Prostate Cancer
• Surgery for Kidney Cancer (Radical and Partial Nephrectomy)
• Surgery for Bladder Cancer (Radical Cystectomy)
• Surgery for Testicular Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Surgery (Gynae Oncology)

• Surgery for Cervical Cancer (radical hysterectomy)
• Surgery for Endometrial / Uterine Cancer
• Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
• Pelvic and Para-aortic Lymph Node Dissection
• Cytoreductive Surgery for advanced ovarian cancer

Bone, Soft Tissue and Limb-Salvage Surgery

A signature sub-specialty area, with documented cases of saving limbs in patients told they would need amputation:

• Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
• Bone Tumour Surgery
• Limb-Salvage Surgery (an alternative to amputation)
• Musculoskeletal Oncology
• Reconstructive surgery after limb tumour excision

Peritoneal Surface Oncology and HIPEC

For patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis from ovarian, colorectal, gastric, or appendix cancers:

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
• PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) coordination
• Multidisciplinary peritoneal surface malignancy planning

Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

• Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
• Minimally Invasive GI Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
• Tumour Resection with smaller scars and faster recovery
• Image-guided surgical planning

Cancer Screening and Early Detection

• Breast Cancer Screening
• Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap, HPV)
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Colorectal Cancer Screening counselling
• Genetic counselling and risk assessment

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Breast Cancer
• Oral, Throat, Salivary Gland, and Thyroid Cancer
• Stomach, Colon, Rectal, Esophageal, Liver, Pancreatic, and Gallbladder Cancer
• Cervical, Endometrial, and Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate, Kidney, and Bladder Cancer
• Bone Tumours and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Suspicious lumps and tumours requiring evaluation
• Recurrent and Metastatic Cancers

Why Choose Dr Kiran Kamalasanan

Choosing the right surgical oncologist often shapes the entire treatment journey. Patients consult Dr Kamalasanan for:

• MCh from the Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, one of India's premier cancer institutions
• Active practice in limb-salvage surgery, helping patients avoid unnecessary amputations
• Structured peritoneal surface oncology and HIPEC practice, rare in the North East
• Active teaching role in MCh and DNB Surgical Oncology training
• Established a Surgical Oncology department at Barpeta Cancer Centre to bring care closer to peripheral Assam
• Consults in Assamese, Hindi, and English, building real comfort with regional patients
• 88 percent recommendation rate on Apollo platform with consistent positive patient feedback

Credentials and Trust Signals

• MBBS from Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem (2010)
• MS General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru (2015)
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Kerala Medical College and Hospital, Palakkad (2016)
• MCh Surgical Oncology from Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum (2019)
• DrNB Surgical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Travancore Cochin Medical Council Registration No. 43494 (since 2011)

Awards and Academic Contributions

• First Prize, Poster Presentation on Organophosphorous Poisoning, NIMHANS, Bangalore (2006)
• Established the Department of Surgical Oncology at Barpeta Cancer Centre, bringing cancer care to peripheral Assam
• Active contributor to Rotary Club-run health camps in Davangere
• Conducted multiple outreach health camps during his tenure at Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum
• Faculty in MCh and DNB Surgical Oncology training programmes

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Kiran Kamalasanan currently consults at:

• Apollo Excelcare Hospital, Guwahati – Consultant Surgical Oncologist. Consultation timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Consultation fee: ₹750.
• Breathe Superspeciality Clinic and Diagnostics, GS Road, Khanapara, Guwahati – Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Onco-surgery Specialist

Across his career, Dr Kamalasanan has held the following roles:

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Assam Cancer Care Foundation (September 2022 to November 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati (July 2020 to October 2022)
• Consultant Surgical Oncologist at MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Kozhikode (October 2019 to July 2020)
• MCh Surgical Oncology Trainee at Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum (2016 to 2019)
• Fellow in Surgical Oncology at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati (2016)
• Senior Resident at Kerala Medical College and Hospital, Palakkad
• MS General Surgery Trainee at JJM Medical College, Davangere (2012 to 2015)

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