Dr. Dishitha Shetty

Dr Dishitha Shetty is a Consultant in Surgical Oncology in Mangaluru with 11 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

She specialises in surgical treatment of head and neck cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, gynaecological cancers, breast oncoplasty, bone and soft tissue tumours, and peritoneal surface malignancies including HIPEC, with a DrNB in Surgical Oncology from Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, making her a comprehensively trained cancer surgeon in Mangalore.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Dr Dishitha Shetty manages patients with malignancies of the head and neck region requiring surgical resection and reconstruction:

• Thyroid cancer surgery
• Laryngeal cancer resection
• Oral cavity cancer surgery
• Head and neck tumour excision
• Neck dissection procedures

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery

Patients with gastrointestinal malignancies are evaluated and managed by Dr Shetty with open and minimally invasive oncological surgical techniques:

• Gastrointestinal cancer resection
• Laparoscopic oncological surgery
• Colorectal cancer surgery
• Upper GI malignancy management
• Minimally invasive GI cancer surgery

Gynaecological Cancer Surgery

Dr Dishitha Shetty performs surgical management of gynaecological cancers with oncological precision and functional preservation where possible:

• Endometrial cancer surgery
• Ovarian cancer surgical management
• Cervical cancer surgery
• Gynaecological oncology procedures
• Staging and debulking surgery

Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplasty

Patients with breast cancer requiring surgical and oncoplastic intervention are managed by Dr Shetty with a focus on oncological outcomes and aesthetic preservation:

• Breast cancer surgery
• Oncoplastic breast procedures
• Mastectomy and breast conservation
• Sentinel lymph node surgery
• Breast reconstruction planning

Peritoneal Surface Malignancies and HIPEC

Dr Dishitha Shetty manages patients with peritoneal spread of malignancy using advanced cytoreductive surgical techniques combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy:

• Peritoneal surface malignancy surgery
• Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC
• Peritoneal carcinomatosis management
• Advanced intraperitoneal cancer treatment
• Post HIPEC monitoring and care

Bone, Soft Tissue and Thoracic Tumours

Patients with bone tumours, soft tissue sarcomas, and lung or mediastinal malignancies are evaluated and managed by Dr Shetty with appropriate surgical oncology planning:

• Bone and soft tissue tumour excision
• Lung tumour surgery
• Mediastinal tumour management
• Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Complex thoracic oncology procedures

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, JJM Medical College, Davangere (2015)
• MS General Surgery, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad (2019)
• DrNB Surgical Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (2025)

Academic Contributions

Dr Dishitha Shetty has served as Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, contributing to surgical oncology education and training.

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Dishitha Shetty currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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