Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas – Expert in Robotic Surgical Oncology
Chairman – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre & Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster
Dr. Surender Dabas is Chairman of Cancer & Robotic Surgery at Manipal Dwarka with 22+ years’ experience and 4,000+ robotic cancer surgeries.
Квалификация
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
- MS (General Surgery) – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- DNB (Surgical Oncology) – National Board of Examinations, India
- Advanced Training & Certification in Robotic Pancreatic Surgery – University of Chicago, USA
Членство в профессиональных организациях
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology
- International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head–Neck Surgeons
- Vice President – International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head–Neck Surgeons
- International Mentor in Robotic Surgical Oncology
Introduction of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas is one of India’s leading surgical oncologists and robotic cancer surgery specialists, currently serving as Chairman – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre & Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster, based at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi.
With more than 22 years of experience in surgical oncology, Dr. Dabas has performed over 30,000 complex cancer surgeries, including more than 4,000 robot-assisted procedures. His experience places him among the most accomplished robotic surgical oncologists in India.
He is particularly renowned as a pioneer of robotic head and neck cancer surgery and Transoral Robotic Surgery in India. He has extensive experience in scarless and remote-access robotic procedures for suitable head and neck cancers and is widely recognised for his high surgical volume in robotic head and neck oncology.
Dr. Dabas has expanded his robotic expertise beyond head and neck surgery to include thoracic, gastrointestinal, colorectal, pancreatic, urological and gynaecological cancers. He also performs conventional open and laparoscopic cancer surgery when these approaches are more appropriate for the patient.
His approach focuses on complete cancer removal while using minimally invasive techniques whenever feasible to reduce surgical trauma, improve precision and help patients recover faster.
Medical Problems Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas Deals With
Dr. Dabas treats a broad range of solid-organ cancers, particularly those suitable for advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgical management.
Head & Neck Cancers
- Tongue, Buccal Mucosa, Floor of Mouth, Alveolar, Hard Palate, and Oral Cavity Cancer
- Oropharyngeal, Tonsil, Base of Tongue, Laryngeal, and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Recurrent Head & Neck Cancer, Selected Skull-Base Tumours, and Thyroid Cancer
Thoracic & Lung Cancers
- Non-Small Cell and Selected Small Cell Lung Cancer requiring Surgical Evaluation
- Early and Locally Advanced Lung Cancer (suitable for Lobectomy/Segmentectomy)
- Selected Thoracic Malignancies and Mediastinal Tumours
Gastrointestinal, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Colorectal Cancers
- Esophageal, Stomach, and Small Bowel Cancer
- Colon, Rectal, Rectosigmoid, and Locally Advanced Colorectal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer & Tumours requiring Major Resection
- Bile Duct, Gallbladder, and Selected Liver and Hepatobiliary Malignancies
- Complex Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers & Selected Recurrent Gastrointestinal/Colorectal Tumours
Urological, Gynaecological & Breast Cancers
- Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, and Selected Ureteric Malignancies
- Cervical, Endometrial, Uterine, and Selected Ovarian Cancers
- Early Breast Cancer, Locally Advanced/Recurrent Breast Cancer requiring Surgical Management
Procedures & Treatments Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas Performs
Dr. Dabas is particularly known for advanced robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery across multiple organ systems.
Robotic Head & Neck Cancer Surgery & Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- Scarless and Remote-Access Robotic Head & Neck Surgery
- Robotic Surgery for Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal, Base of Tongue, Laryngeal, and Pharyngeal Cancers
- Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal, Tongue-Base, and Tonsillar Tumours
- Transoral Robotic Surgery for Selected Recurrent Head & Neck Cancers
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Access to Deep Oropharyngeal Tumours
Robotic Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery
- Robotic Lung Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, and Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Robotic Esophagectomy and Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Esophageal Reconstruction as part of Cancer Surgery
Robotic Pancreatic, Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Robotic Pancreatic Resection, Distal Pancreatectomy, and Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Colectomy, Rectal Cancer Surgery, and Low Anterior Resection
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Robotic Uro-Oncology & Gynaecologic Oncology
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, Radical Cystectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, and Radical Nephrectomy
- Robotic Surgery for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer
- Robotic Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Conventional & Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
- Open and Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery (Gastrointestinal, Thoracic, Head & Neck, Breast, Gynaecologic)
- Complex Multivisceral Cancer Resection in Selected Cases
Background and Achievements
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas earned his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi. He subsequently pursued his MS in General Surgery from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, and a DNB in Surgical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, India. Further augmenting his skill set, he acquired advanced training and Certification in Robotic Pancreatic Surgery from the esteemed University of Chicago, USA.
- Professional Experience: Dr. Dabas serves as Chairman – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre & Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster at Manipal Hospital Dwarka. His prior leadership roles include Senior Director & Head – Surgical Oncology and Chief of Robotic Surgery at BLK-Max Cancer Centre, Chief – Head & Neck Oncology & Robotic Surgery at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, and Director – Head & Neck, Breast & Thoracic Services at Fortis Memorial Research Institute. He has over 22 years of elite clinical experience.
- Surgical Volume: With over 30,000 complex cancer surgeries and more than 4,000 robot-assisted cancer operations, Dr. Dabas operates one of the highest-volume robotic surgery practices in Asia.
- Pioneering Robotic Surgery: Recognized as an absolute pioneer of robotic head & neck cancer surgery and Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in India. His innovative approaches have successfully replaced traditionally highly-invasive surgeries with scarless and remote-access interventions. He also leads robust practices in robotic thoracic, gastrointestinal, and pancreatic surgeries.
- Academic Leadership: Acts as an International Mentor in Robotic Surgical Oncology and holds the position of Vice President within the International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head–Neck Surgeons. He actively trains surgeons globally through specialized robotic oncology fellowships and mentorship programs.
Why International Patients Prefer Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
- More than 22 years of experience in surgical oncology
- More than 30,000 complex cancer surgeries performed
- Over 4,000 robot-assisted cancer surgeries
- Pioneer of robotic head and neck cancer surgery in India
- Extensive expertise in Transoral Robotic Surgery
- Experience with scarless and remote-access head and neck cancer procedures
- High-volume expertise in robotic thoracic, gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery
- Advanced training in robotic pancreatic surgery from the University of Chicago
- Expertise in robotic prostate, kidney and bladder cancer surgery
- Experience in robotic gynaecological cancer surgery
- Former senior leadership roles at BLK-Max, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Fortis
- Current leadership of Manipal’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Onco Robotic Surgery programme for the North West Cluster
- Access to multidisciplinary medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, intensive care and rehabilitation
- Medical-record review and treatment planning through VRH Healthcare
- Assistance with appointments, hospital admission, accommodation, interpreters and follow-up care for international patients
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas specialize in?
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas specializes in surgical oncology and robotic cancer surgery, with particular expertise in robotic head and neck surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery, lung and thoracic cancer surgery, gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer surgery, robotic pancreatic surgery, uro-oncology and gynaecologic oncology.
Where does Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas practice and what is his current role?
He serves as Chairman – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre & Onco Robotic Surgeries, North West Cluster, and is primarily based at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi.
How much experience does Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas have?
He has more than 22 years of experience in surgical oncology and has performed more than 30,000 cancer surgeries, including over 4,000 robotic procedures.
What are Dr. Dabas’s qualifications?
He completed MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, MS in General Surgery from Lady Hardinge Medical College and DNB in Surgical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations.
Does Dr. Dabas perform robotic head and neck cancer surgery?
Yes. He is recognised as a pioneer of robotic head and neck surgery in India and has extensive experience with robotic and scarless approaches for selected head and neck cancers.
What is Transoral Robotic Surgery?
Transoral Robotic Surgery is a minimally invasive technique in which the surgeon accesses selected throat and tongue-base tumours through the mouth using a robotic surgical system, avoiding a large external incision in suitable patients.
Does Dr. Dabas perform robotic pancreatic surgery?
Yes. He has specialised training and certification from the University of Chicago in robotic pancreatic surgery and performs selected pancreatic cancer operations using robotic techniques.
Does he perform robotic lung cancer surgery?
Yes. His thoracic oncology practice includes robotic lung resections such as lobectomy and segmentectomy for suitable lung cancer patients.
Does Dr. Dabas perform robotic prostate and kidney cancer surgery?
Yes. His robotic uro-oncology practice includes procedures such as robotic prostatectomy, nephrectomy and cystectomy for suitable patients.
Does he treat colorectal cancer?
Yes. Dr. Dabas performs robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal cancer surgery, including procedures for colon and rectal tumours.
Why do international patients choose Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas?
International patients choose him for his high surgical volume, extensive robotic oncology experience, expertise across multiple cancer types and leadership of a comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer programme at Manipal Hospitals.
How can patients book an appointment with Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas?
Appointments can be booked through the VRH Healthcare appointment feature or by contacting VRH Healthcare via WhatsApp.