Dr. Sanjeev Kumar – Expert in GI, HPB & Robotic Surgical Oncology
Director & Unit Head – GI & HPB Surgical Oncology & Clinical Administrator – Surgical Oncology
Dr Sanjeev Kumar is a GI & HPB surgical oncologist at Max Dwarka specialising in robotic cancer surgery, CRS-HIPEC, PIPAC and colorectal cancer.
Квалификация
- MBBS – Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu
- MS (General Surgery) – Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata; Gold Medalist
- MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
- Robotic Cancer Surgery Training & Certification – Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
- Fellowship in Peritoneal Surface Oncology / HIPEC – European Society of Surgical Oncology
- Certified Training in Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) – International Society for the Study of Pleura & Peritoneum
- International Colorectal Fellowship
- International Surgical Smith Colorectal Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic Florida
Членство в профессиональных организациях
- Society of Surgical Oncology, USA
- European Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- European Society of Coloproctology
- International Society for the Study of Pleura & Peritoneum
- Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology
- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
Introduction of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is a GI and HPB surgical oncologist and robotic cancer surgeon currently serving as Director & Unit Head – GI & HPB Surgical Oncology & Clinical Administrator – Surgical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka.
He specialises in gastrointestinal, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, gallbladder and biliary cancers, with particular expertise in peritoneal surface malignancies, Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), HIPEC, PIPAC and robotic cancer surgery.
Dr. Kumar is also experienced in highly complex cancer procedures such as pelvic exenteration, multivisceral resections, vascular resections, sphincter-preserving rectal surgery and advanced pancreatic surgery.
He completed his MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, followed by advanced training in robotic surgery, colorectal oncology and peritoneal surface oncology.
Medical Problems Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Deals With
Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectosigmoid Cancer
- Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
- Recurrent Rectal Cancer
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
- Low Rectal Cancer
- Complex Pelvic Recurrence
- Colorectal Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
- Peritoneal Metastases from Colorectal Cancer
- Peritoneal Metastases from Appendiceal Tumours
- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
- Selected Peritoneal Malignancies
- Advanced Abdominal Cancer with Peritoneal Spread
- Recurrent Peritoneal Surface Cancer
- Selected Stage IV Cancers suitable for Cytoreductive Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Pancreatic Head Tumours
- Pancreatic Body and Tail Tumours
- Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
- Locally Advanced Pancreatic Tumours requiring Surgical Evaluation
- Selected Complex Pancreatic Malignancies
Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Hilar Biliary Tumours
- Distal Bile Duct Cancer
- Selected Locally Advanced Biliary Malignancies
Liver Tumours
- Primary Liver Cancer requiring Surgical Evaluation
- Selected Liver Metastases
- Colorectal Liver Metastases
- Complex Hepatic Tumours requiring Resection
- Selected Liver Tumours requiring Multidisciplinary Surgical Planning
Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Junction Tumours
- Locally Advanced Stomach Cancer
- Recurrent Gastric Cancer
- Selected Gastric Cancer with Peritoneal Disease
Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Locally Advanced Esophageal Tumours
- Selected Resectable Esophageal Malignancies
Retroperitoneal Tumours & Sarcoma
- Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
- Complex Retroperitoneal Tumours
- Recurrent Retroperitoneal Tumours
- Tumours involving adjacent abdominal organs
- Selected Sarcomas requiring Complex Surgical Resection
Pelvic Cancers
- Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
- Recurrent Rectal Cancer
- Selected Uterine Cancer involving Adjacent Organs
- Selected Ovarian Cancer with Extensive Abdominal Disease
- Complex Pelvic Tumours requiring Multivisceral Surgery
Procedures & Treatments Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Performs
Cytoreductive Surgery
Dr. Kumar has specialised expertise in Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) for selected patients with cancer spread within the abdominal cavity. Procedures may involve:
- Removal of Visible Peritoneal Tumour Deposits
- Peritonectomy
- Resection of Involved Abdominal Organs
- Multivisceral Resection where required
- Complex Abdominal Cancer Debulking
- Cytoreductive Surgery combined with HIPEC
HIPEC
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) may be used after cytoreductive surgery in selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. Dr. Kumar has dedicated fellowship training in peritoneal surface oncology and HIPEC. HIPEC may be considered in selected cases of:
- Colorectal Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases
- Appendiceal Tumours
- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
- Selected Peritoneal Malignancies
PIPAC
Dr. Kumar is trained and certified in Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC). PIPAC is a minimally invasive technique used in selected patients with cancer involving the peritoneal cavity, particularly when conventional complete cytoreductive surgery may not initially be appropriate.
Robotic Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Surgery for Selected HPB Tumours
- Robotic Pelvic Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cancer Resection
- Advanced Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic GI Cancer Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Cancer Surgery
Dr. Kumar has particular expertise in preserving the anal sphincter whenever oncologically and technically feasible. Procedures include:
- Intersphincteric Resection
- Ultra-Low Anterior Resection
- Low Anterior Resection
- Total Mesorectal Excision
- Complex Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Surgery
These procedures may allow selected patients with very low rectal tumours to avoid permanent colostomy while maintaining appropriate cancer clearance.
Whipple Surgery
Dr. Kumar performs Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure) for suitable tumours involving:
- Head of Pancreas
- Distal Bile Duct
- Ampulla of Vater
- Periampullary Region
- Selected Duodenal Tumours
RAMPS
He also performs Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) for appropriately selected cancers involving the body and tail of the pancreas.
Liver & Biliary Cancer Surgery
- Liver Resection
- Hepatectomy in Selected Patients
- Radical Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Cancer Surgery)
- Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
- Complex Hepatobiliary Resections
Gastric & Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Partial Gastrectomy & Total Gastrectomy
- Lymph Node Dissection
- Minimally Invasive Gastric Cancer Surgery
- Complex Surgery for Locally Advanced Stomach Cancer
- Esophagectomy & Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Surgery
Pelvic Exenteration
For selected patients with very advanced or recurrent pelvic cancer, Dr. Kumar performs complex pelvic exenteration surgery. This may involve removal and reconstruction of multiple involved pelvic organs when required to achieve adequate cancer clearance.
Multivisceral & Vascular Resection
Dr. Kumar has experience in complex cancer surgery requiring removal of more than one organ or structure when a tumour has extended into adjacent tissues. Procedures may include:
- Multivisceral Abdominal Resection
- Extended Pelvic Resection
- En Bloc Removal of Tumour with Adjacent Organs
- Vascular Resection & Reconstruction
- Complex Pancreatic or HPB Surgery involving Major Vessels
Background and Achievements
Education & Advanced Training
- Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS from Madurai Medical College and subsequently obtained his MS in General Surgery from Calcutta Medical College, where he was a Gold Medalist.
- He then completed MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of India’s major specialist cancer institutions.
- His subsequent advanced training includes Robotic Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Peritoneal Surface Oncology, Cytoreductive Surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC, and Advanced Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery.
Tata Memorial Centre Training
- Dr. Kumar received his advanced surgical oncology training at Tata Memorial Centre and subsequently worked within its gastrointestinal oncology programme.
- His experience there included Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Hepatobiliary Oncology, Peritoneal Surface Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery.
Professional Experience
- Director & Unit Head – GI & HPB Surgical Oncology & Clinical Administrator – Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka
- Former Senior Consultant & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka
- Former Consultant – GI Oncology, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Saket & Gurugram
- Former Assistant Professor & Specialist Oncologist – GI Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
- Former Assistant Professor – Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Varanasi
- Former Assistant Professor – Regional Cancer Centre, Aurangabad
- Previous Surgical Oncology experience at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Peritoneal Surface Oncology Expertise
- A major area of Dr. Kumar’s specialised practice is the management of cancers that have spread to the peritoneal surface.
- His expertise includes Patient Selection for CRS-HIPEC, Cytoreductive Surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC, Management of Advanced and Recurrent Peritoneal Malignancies, and Multidisciplinary Planning for Stage IV Abdominal Cancer.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Oncology
- Dr. Kumar is trained and certified in Da Vinci robotic cancer surgery.
- His minimally invasive practice includes robotic and laparoscopic approaches for selected Colorectal Cancers, Rectal Cancers, GI Cancers, HPB Tumours, and Pelvic Malignancies.
Complex Cancer Surgery
- His expertise extends to technically demanding surgeries for advanced disease, including Pelvic Exenteration, Multivisceral Resection, Extended Cancer Resection, Vascular Resection, and Recurrent Cancer Surgery.
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Uma Rani Saha Gold Medal Award
- Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student – Gold Medal
- European Society of Surgical Oncology Fellowship in Peritoneal Surface Oncology / HIPEC
- International Surgical Smith Colorectal Fellowship
- International Colorectal Fellowship
- Excellence in Cancer Care recognition
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Kumar is actively involved in research and academic work in GI and surgical oncology. His research interests include Colorectal Cancer, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies, HIPEC, PIPAC, Robotic Cancer Surgery, GI & HPB Oncology, and Advanced and Recurrent Cancer Surgery. He has contributed to multiple scientific publications and academic projects in surgical oncology.
Why International Patients Prefer Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
- Dedicated expertise in GI and HPB surgical oncology
- Advanced training from Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
- Expertise in colorectal and rectal cancer surgery
- Specialist expertise in peritoneal surface oncology
- Fellowship training in CRS and HIPEC
- Certified training in PIPAC
- Expertise in robotic cancer surgery
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic cancer surgery
- Expertise in pancreatic and Whipple surgery
- Experience in liver, gallbladder and biliary cancer surgery
- Special expertise in sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery
- Experience in complex pelvic exenteration
- Expertise in multivisceral and extended cancer resections
- Experience managing recurrent and advanced cancers
- Multidisciplinary cancer treatment facilities at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka
- Medical-record review and treatment coordination through VRH Healthcare
- Assistance with appointments, hospital admission, treatment estimates, accommodation, interpreters and follow-up care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Sanjeev Kumar?
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is Director & Unit Head – GI & HPB Surgical Oncology and Clinical Administrator – Surgical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka. He specialises in gastrointestinal, colorectal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and peritoneal surface cancers.
What cancers does Dr. Sanjeev Kumar specialise in?
His main expertise includes colon and rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach and esophageal cancer, gallbladder and biliary cancers, selected liver tumours, peritoneal surface malignancies, retroperitoneal tumours and complex pelvic cancers.
Does Dr. Sanjeev Kumar perform HIPEC?
Yes. He has specialised fellowship training in peritoneal surface oncology and HIPEC and manages selected patients requiring Cytoreductive Surgery combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
Does Dr. Kumar perform PIPAC?
Yes. He has certified training in Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy and uses this approach in appropriately selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies.
Does he perform robotic cancer surgery?
Yes. Dr. Kumar is trained and certified in Da Vinci robotic cancer surgery and performs robotic procedures for selected gastrointestinal, colorectal and pelvic cancers.
Does Dr. Sanjeev Kumar perform Whipple surgery?
Yes. He performs Whipple surgery for appropriately selected cancers involving the pancreatic head, distal bile duct, ampulla and periampullary region.
Does he treat pancreatic cancer?
Yes. Pancreatic cancer surgery is one of his major areas of expertise, including Whipple surgery and RAMPS for appropriately selected tumours.
Does Dr. Kumar treat colorectal and rectal cancer?
Yes. Colorectal oncology is a major part of his practice, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, sphincter-preserving rectal cancer procedures and surgery for advanced or recurrent disease.
Can he perform rectal cancer surgery without permanent colostomy?
In selected patients, sphincter-preserving techniques such as intersphincteric resection or ultra-low anterior resection may allow treatment without permanent colostomy. Suitability depends on tumour location, extent and sphincter involvement.
Does Dr. Kumar treat Stage IV cancer?
Selected patients with advanced or Stage IV abdominal cancers may benefit from surgery, CRS-HIPEC, PIPAC or other multidisciplinary treatment. Suitability depends on the cancer type, distribution of disease and overall medical condition.
Does he perform pelvic exenteration?
Yes. Dr. Kumar has expertise in pelvic exenteration and other complex multivisceral resections for carefully selected patients with locally advanced or recurrent pelvic cancers.
Where does Dr. Sanjeev Kumar practice?
He practices at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.
How can international patients consult Dr. Sanjeev Kumar?
International patients can share biopsy and histopathology reports, PET-CT or CT/MRI scans, previous treatment records and operative reports with VRH Healthcare for specialist review, treatment planning and hospital coordination.