Dr. Prof. S.V.S. Deo

Dr. Prof. S.V.S. Deo is one of India’s most eminent and academically accomplished Surgical Oncologists, currently serving as Chairman of Surgical Oncology at Max Institute of Cancer Care, Saket, New Delhi. With over 35 years of experience, he is internationally respected for his leadership in complex cancer surgery, multidisciplinary oncology care, cancer education, and national cancer policy development.

Dr. Deo spent more than three decades at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he served as Professor and Head of Surgical Oncology and played a foundational role in establishing Surgical Oncology as a formal specialty in India. He was instrumental in creating the MCh Surgical Oncology program at AIIMS, developing organ-based cancer services, and contributing to the establishment of the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

He has managed over 30,000 cancer patients and personally trained more than 200 surgical oncologists, making him one of the most influential mentors in Indian oncology. His international fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ohio State University, Karmanos Cancer Center, and Chang Gung Hospital (Taiwan) ensure that his practice is fully aligned with global cancer treatment standards.

International patients seeking advanced cancer surgery in India, including HIPEC, peritoneal surface malignancy treatment, breast oncoplastic surgery, and complex recurrent cancer surgery, frequently choose Dr. Deo with end-to-end coordination provided by VRH Healthcare.

• Breast cancer (early, advanced, triple-negative, inflammatory)
• Head and neck cancers (oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal)
• Gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum)
• Gynecological cancers (ovarian, uterine, cervical)
• Soft tissue sarcomas
• Bone tumors and musculoskeletal cancers
• Peritoneal surface malignancies
• Pancreatic cancer
• Gallbladder and biliary tract cancers
• Advanced, recurrent, and previously treated cancers
• Hereditary and genetic cancers (BRCA-positive syndromes)

Breast Cancer Surgery

• Breast-conserving surgery with oncoplastic techniques
• Total mastectomy with or without reconstruction
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Risk-reducing mastectomy for hereditary cancer
• Implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction

Head & Neck Cancer Surgery

• Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer resection
• Laryngeal cancer surgery with voice preservation
• Comprehensive neck dissection
• Microvascular free-flap reconstruction

Gastrointestinal & HPB Cancer Surgery

• Gastrectomy for stomach cancer
• Colorectal cancer surgery with total mesorectal excision
• Esophagectomy with reconstruction
• Pancreatic cancer surgery (including Whipple procedure)
• Liver resections for primary and metastatic tumors

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Treatment

• Cytoreductive surgery (CRS)
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
• EPIC (Early Post-operative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)

Advanced & Complex Oncology Surgery

• Limb salvage surgery for sarcomas
• Organ-preserving cancer surgery
• Recurrent and redo cancer surgeries
• Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT)
• Prophylactic surgery for hereditary cancer syndromes

Dr. Deo earned his MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College (Gold Medal & Distinction) and MS (Surgery) from AIIMS, New Delhi, followed by Senior Residency in Surgical Oncology at AIIMS. He completed prestigious international fellowships including the UICC Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA), IASO-Detroit Fellowship at Karmanos Cancer Center (USA), UICC Fellowship (IORT) at Ohio State University (USA), ACS Visiting Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center & University of Chicago, and Oncoplastic & Microvascular Surgery training at Chang Gung Hospital, Taiwan.

• Professional Appointments: Chairman – Surgical Oncology at Max Institute of Cancer Care (2025–Present). Previously served as Professor & Head – Surgical Oncology at AIIMS New Delhi (2007–2024) and Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
• Clinical & Academic Milestones: Managed 30,000+ cancer cases and trained 200+ cancer surgeons. Founder of the MCh Surgical Oncology program at AIIMS and architect of multidisciplinary, organ-based cancer care in India. Contributor to national cancer registries and telemedicine guidelines.
• Awards & Honors: Recipient of the ACS International Guest Scholar Award, UICC ICRETT Fellowships (Geneva), Young Scientist Awards (Indian Society of Oncology), and multiple national memorial orations.
• Academic Contributions: Authored 100+ peer-reviewed publications, serves as editorial board member for oncology journals, and is regular faculty at national & international cancer conferences.

• Pioneer of surgical oncology education and practice in India
• Exceptionally high experience in complex and advanced cancers
• International training at the world’s leading cancer centers
• Special expertise in HIPEC and peritoneal surface malignancies
• Organ-preserving and oncoplastic surgical approach
• Leadership in cancer policy and evidence-based oncology
• Advanced infrastructure at Max Institute of Cancer Care

Comprehensive international patient support via VRH Healthcare, including case review and treatment planning, cost estimation and hospital coordination, medical visa assistance, travel, stay, and admission support, and post-operative follow-up and continuity of care.