Dr. Karthik K S

Dr Karthik K S is a Consultant in Surgical Oncology in Mangaluru with 18 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He is a European Board Certified Surgical Oncologist (FEBS) with specialised training from the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, and expertise in breast oncoplasty, head and neck oncology, hepatobiliary cancers, thoracic oncology, and multidisciplinary cancer care planning including chemotherapy and radiation coordination.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Breast Oncology and Oncoplasty

Dr Karthik K S manages patients with benign and malignant breast disease using oncologically sound and cosmetically balanced approaches:

• Breast conserving surgery
• Oncoplastic breast surgery
• Mastectomy and reconstruction planning
• Sentinel lymph node procedures
• Comprehensive breast cancer management

Head and Neck Oncology

Patients with cancers of the thyroid and head and neck region are evaluated and surgically managed by Dr Karthik:

• Thyroid cancer surgery
• Head and neck tumour resection
• Lymph node dissection
• Advanced oncological reconstruction
• Multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Oncology

Dr Karthik specialises in complex abdominal cancers involving the liver and biliary tract:

• Hepatobiliary cancer surgery
• Gall bladder cancer management
• Pancreatic tumour resection
• Liver malignancy surgery
• Biliary tract cancer management

Gynaecological Oncology

Patients with gynaecological malignancies are managed with surgical precision and staging:

• Cervical cancer surgery
• Endometrial cancer surgery
• Ovarian tumour management
• Cytoreductive surgery
• Multidisciplinary gynaecological oncology care

Thoracic Oncology

Dr Karthik K S performs surgical management of thoracic malignancies:

• Lung tumour resection
• Esophageal cancer surgery
• Thoracic oncological procedures
• Mediastinal tumour management
• Multimodal thoracic cancer planning

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2008)
• MS General Surgery, Mysore Medical College (2013)
• MCh Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (2018)
• FMAS
• Fellowship in Breast Oncoplasty
• European Board Certified Surgical Oncologist (FEBS)
• Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 79123 (2008)

Professional Memberships

• FHNO (Head and Neck Oncology)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)

Awards and Recognition

• KCET 2002 State 40th Rank
• Government Merit Seat for MS General Surgery
• Government Merit Seat for MCh Surgical Oncology
• Second Prize, National Level Quiz Competition, 2011

Research and Publications

Dr Karthik K S has authored multiple peer reviewed publications in national and international oncology journals. Selected publications include:

• Disseminated neuroendocrine tumour presenting with generalized lymphadenopathy, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2015
• Incidence of malignancy in clinically benign thyroid swellings, South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2015
• Barron band ligation for hemorrhoids, International Organization of Scientific Research, 2014
• Giant cutaneous horn overlying a verruca, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
• Clinico epidemiological study and treatment outcome of multinodular goitre, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Karthik K S currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Resident, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
• Senior Resident, Kasturba Medical College
• Assistant Professor, Yenepoya Medical College

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