Dr. Sujai Hegde

Dr Sujai Hegde is a pioneer in gastrointestinal oncology in Pune with 33 years of experience in complex surgical oncology spanning hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, minimally invasive GI cancer surgery, cytoreductive surgery, and robotic surgery.

He holds an MS in General Surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, a DNB in Surgical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and completed advanced residency training in gastrointestinal surgery at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore over four years.

Patients seeking an experienced cancer surgeon in Pune, specialist HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery in Pune, or advanced GI and HPB oncology surgery in Pune will find Dr Hegde at Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Deccan Clinic, Bund Garden Road, and Ranka Hospital, Mukund Nagar, Pune.

Courage Star Award for outstanding courage during the SARS crisis, awarded during his tenure at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear communication for patients across Pune and Maharashtra.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sujai Hegde delivers comprehensive surgical oncology care in Pune with a primary focus on gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, gynaecological, and thoracic cancers, using minimally invasive, robotic, and open surgical approaches based on oncological need.

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery in Pune

Dr Hegde has particular clinical expertise in pancreatic and colorectal cancer surgery and independently performs:

• Major Pancreatic Resections including Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery for colon and rectal cancers
• Rectal Cancer Surgery with pouch procedures including Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
• Minimally Invasive Oesophageal Resections
• Radical Gastric Resections for stomach cancer
• Small Bowel, Appendiceal, and Signet Ring Cell Cancer Surgery

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery in Pune

• Major Liver Resections including isolated caudate lobe resection
• Hepatobiliary Surgery for primary and metastatic liver cancers
• Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) surgery
• Gallbladder Cancer surgery
• Pancreatic Cancer open, laparoscopic, and robotic resections

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy: HIPEC and Cytoreductive Surgery

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Intraperitoneal (IP) Chemotherapy administration post cytoreduction
• HIPEC for Ovarian Cancer and other peritoneal surface malignancies
• PIPAC for advanced peritoneal disease

Gynaecological Cancer Surgery in Pune

• Radical Surgery for Ovarian, Cervical, and Endometrial Cancers
• Aggressive Cytoreductive Surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
• Fertility Preservation Surgery for gynaecological cancers
• Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

Thoracic Cancer Surgery in Pune

• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery for lung and thoracic malignancies
• Thoracoscopic resections for thoracic oncology

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery in Pune

• Robotic Surgery for complex GI, HPB, and gynaecological cancer procedures
• Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery across GI, colorectal, and gynaecological sites
• Minimal Access Surgery for eligible oncology patients

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery including management of rare parotid entities such as Kimura Disease
• Neck Dissection for nodal metastasis
• Parotid Surgery

Cancer Screening and Other Oncology Conditions

• Cancer Screening for early detection
• Giant Cell Tumour management
• Genitourinary Cancer surgery
• Appendix Cancer surgery
• Retroperitoneal Tumour surgery including paraganglioma

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1993)
• MS General Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1998)
• DNB Surgical Oncology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1999)
• MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Advanced Training in Gastrointestinal Cancer and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore (4 years residency, 2001 to 2005)
• Residency in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai (1999 to 2001)

Maharashtra Medical Council Registration: Reg. No. 74337 (1994)

Research Footprint

• 18 peer-reviewed publications with 193 citations on ResearchGate
• Published in Journal of Surgical Oncology, The Lancet Oncology, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, World Journal of Colorectal Surgery, Tropical Gastroenterology, and Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, among others
• 1,345 reads on ResearchGate reflecting active international engagement with his research

Clinical Highlights

• Founder and Director, Centre for Advanced GI Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
• Senior Surgical Oncologist, Kamalnayan Bajaj Cancer Centre, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
• Special expertise in pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and minimally invasive GI surgery
• Extensive experience in HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal surface malignancies
• Certified and experienced in robotic surgery for complex GI, gynaecological, and urological cancers
• Contributor to the National Cancer Grid of India and the Oncology Group of Pune COVID-19 cancer care data initiative
• Co-author on landmark Lancet Oncology publication on the impact of COVID-19 on cancer care in India

Research and Publications

Dr Sujai Hegde is an active researcher with 18 peer-reviewed publications and 193 citations on ResearchGate, contributing to surgical oncology, GI oncology, gynaecological oncology, and COVID-19 cancer care literature. His work spans nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. Selected publications include:

• Development of Margin Compromise Ordinal Score (MCOS) Based on Analysis of Various Factors Associated with Margin Compromise in Patients of Carcinoma Rectum Undergoing Restorative Surgery, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2025
• Metachronous Isolated Inguinal Lymph Node Metastasis in Rectal Carcinoma, World Journal of Colorectal Surgery, November 2024
• An Unusual Delayed Complication after Rectal Surgery: 3 Case Reports, World Journal of Colorectal Surgery, August 2024
• Kimura Disease: Rare Parotid Entity, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, February 2023
• Colonic Stricture in the Tropics: Malignancy or a Fungal Infection?, Tropical Gastroenterology, September 2021
• Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care in India: A Cohort Study, The Lancet Oncology, May 2021
• Functional Malignant Retroperitoneal Paraganglioma with Liver Metastasis: A Rare Case Report, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, January 2021
• Outcome of COVID-19 Infection in Cancer Patients in Pune, South Asian Journal of Cancer, January 2021
• Cancer Care in a Western Indian Tertiary Centre During the Pandemic: Surgeon's Perspective, Journal of Surgical Oncology, September 2020
• Germline Testing for Predisposition to Breast and Ovarian Cancer Should Only be Offered to Selected Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, December 2017
• Isolated Caudate Lobe Resection for Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, May 2002

Hospital Affiliations in Pune

Current Practice

Dr Sujai Hegde currently serves as Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology at:

• Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Pune (Kamalnayan Bajaj Cancer Centre)
• Deccan Clinic, Bund Garden Road, Pune
• Ranka Hospital, Mukund Nagar, Pune

Founding Role

Dr Hegde is the Founder and Director of the Centre for Advanced GI Oncology at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, reflecting his commitment to building specialist gastrointestinal oncology infrastructure in Pune.

Past Experience

• Surgical Oncologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (2001 to 2017 and continuing)
• Advanced Training Residency, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore (2001 to 2005)
• Residency in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai (1999 to 2001)

Book an Appointment with Dr Sujai Hegde, Surgical Oncologist in Pune

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