Dr. Viswanth Kottakota

Dr Viswanth Kottakota is a Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon in Visakhapatnam with 13 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili. His clinical focus is the surgical excision of highly complex solid tumors across multiple organ systems.

He is highly specialized in utilizing both advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgical systems to perform complex resections, focusing heavily on minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, VATS esophagectomies, and major pancreatic and liver resections.

Dr Kottakota is a prominent clinical researcher with significant contributions to oncological literature. He authored a major 15-year analysis on the clinical outcomes of anorectal melanoma surgery in the Asian population, published in 'Cancer Treatment and Research Communications' (2021).

He also published a 2024 study in the 'Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery' analyzing the role of CT scans in predicting the depth of invasion in oral cancers, and co-authored a 2020 systematic meta-analysis on COVID-19 severity in cancer patients.

In his clinical practice, he routinely performs highly complex procedures including limb salvage surgery for bone tumors, breast conservation with oncoplastic reconstruction, and complex urological oncology resections.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, which helps patients communicate comfortably regarding their complex robotic surgical treatment plans.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Viswanth Kottakota provides comprehensive surgical oncology services, heavily utilizing advanced robotic and laparoscopic platforms.

Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Oncology

Dr Kottakota utilizes minimally invasive techniques for complex digestive and thoracic tumors:

• Minimally Invasive (VATS) Esophagectomy
• Complex Pancreatic and Liver Resections
• Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgeries
• Advanced Gastric Tumor Resections

Ortho-Oncology and Breast Surgery

He manages bone tumors and breast malignancies with a focus on tissue preservation:

• Limb Salvage Surgery for Bone Sarcomas
• Ortho-Oncology and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Excision
• Breast Conservation Surgery and Oncoplastic Reconstruction

Head, Neck, and Urological Oncology

He performs specialized excisions of facial, neck, and genitourinary malignancies:

• Complex Head and Neck Surgeries
• Urological Oncology (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
• Gynecological Oncology Resections

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS (2013)
• MS in General Surgery — Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada (2017)
• MCh in Surgical Oncology — Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad (2021)
• Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery — Fortis Hospital, Mumbai (2022)
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (2024)
• Fellowship in Oncology

Professional Experience

Dr Viswanth Kottakota currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili

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