Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P

Chairman - Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare - GCC & India, Global Director - Aster International Institute of Oncology - GCC & India, Lead Consultant - Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, HIPEC & PIPAC Super-specialist

Gynecology

Aster CMI Hospitals- Bangalore - Bangalore, India

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Qualification

MBBS, MS, MCh(Onco), FRCS Edinburgh

Languages

English Hindi Kannada Gujarati

Work Experience

28 Years Experience Overall (21 years as specialist)

Research Experience

Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P is a renowned surgical oncologist with extensive research experience spanning over three decades. His research interests primarily focus on surgical oncology
gynecological oncology
robotic surgery
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
and PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy). He has made significant contributions to the field of cancer treatment through his research and clinical practice.
Key Research Contributions:
• Pioneered the use of robotic surgery in gynecological oncology in India: Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P was one of the first surgeons in India to adopt robotic surgery for gynecological cancer treatment. He has since performed numerous robotic surgeries
demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of this approach.
• Developed novel techniques for HIPEC and PIPAC: Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P has developed innovative techniques for HIPEC and PIPAC
which are advanced forms of chemotherapy delivery for peritoneal cancers. These techniques have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.
• Conducted extensive research on cancer biomarkers: Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P has conducted extensive research on cancer biomarkers
which are molecules that can be used to detect
diagnose
and monitor cancer. His work has contributed to the development of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer.
• Authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals: Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P is a prolific researcher and has published numerous articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. His research findings have been widely recognized and have made significant contributions to the field of cancer treatment.
Overall
Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P's research has had a profound impact on the field of cancer treatment. His contributions have led to the development of new and improved surgical techniques
chemotherapy delivery methods
and diagnostic tools
ultimately improving the lives of cancer patients worldwide.

Awards & Achivements

• Recipient of Millennium Gold Medal Award - 2006 ASI - SSB for work in Sentinel Lymp Node
• Editor and Author of various Textbook and operative Atlas's on Oncosurgery and Breast Surgery
Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgery
• Has contributed several chapters to various International and National Textbook Oncology
• Initiated HIPEC program for Peritoneal Surface Malignancy & has done largest number of HIPEC in India
• Holder of Gujarat University record for highest individual marks in Mch (Oncosurgery) Exams
• First in India to initiate Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy programme & TORS
• Has several scientific publications in indexed International and National Journals
• Recipient of the prestigious Dr. D. D. Patel Gold Medal in Oncosurgery
• Received Gujarat University Gold Medal in MCh (Oncosurgery)
• Member of Board of studies
Manipal University
• Member of Business Advisory Board
MHEPL
• President elect ABSI: Association of Breast Surgeons of India
• One of the top rankers of University in Graduation and Post-graduation
• Director of Breast Surgery and Robotic surgery fellowship - Manipal University
• Has done highest number of Robotic Complex Oncosurgeries in India
• Mentor for Robotic Surgery Vantikutti / Intuitive Surgical.
• Editor-in-Chief of IJGO-Springer Indian Journal of Gynec Oncology
• Associate editor IJS - Indian Journal of Surgery
• University Examiner for Oncosurgery
• DNB-Examiner for Oncosurgery
• Executive committee Member PSOGI (Peritoneal surface Oncology Group International)
• Recipient of Times Award for excellency in Oncosurgery
• Recipient of DH Deccan Herald excellency award
• Prestigious ASI PK Sinha Oration award Recipient
• Honoured with Prestigious Dronacharya Teachers Award in field of Surgical Oncology
• Hon. Secretary of ISPSM (Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy)
• EC Council Member of International Society of Study of Pleura and Peritoneuml
• Teaching Faculty of DNB Surgical Oncology
• Editor-in-Chief of Springer Journal IJGO
• Asso. Editor of Springer Journal IJS Editor/ Annals of Beast Diseases
• Ex-President of ABSI
• EC AGOI EC Member of PSOGI
• Ex. Adjunct Professor of Surgical Oncology
KMC Manipal University

Memberships

• Member of Board of studies
Manipal University
• Member of Business Advisory Board
MHEPL
• Executive committee Member PSOGI (Peritoneal surface Oncology Group International)
• Hon. Secretary of ISPSM (Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy)
• EC Council Member of International Society of Study of Pleura and Peritoneuml
• Ex-President of ABSI
• EC AGOI EC Member of PSOGI
• Ex. Adjunct Professor of Surgical Oncology
KMC Manipal University

Area of Interest

• Surgical Oncology
• Gynaecological Oncology
• Robotic Surgery
• Radio Guided Surgery
• HIPEC
• PIPAC
• Sentinel Node

Dr. Somashekhar, who is one among the most accomplished super speciality consultants in Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC in India, as the Chairman of Medical Advisory Boarding & Global Director of Aster International Institute of Oncology. Dr Somashekhar who did his MBBS from Mysore University, MS (Gen. Surgery) from NHL Medical College, MCh (Surgical Oncology) from GCRI Regional Cancer Centre has various other academic accomplishments including Fellowship in Robotic Surgery from Roswell Cancer Centre, Buffalo, USA. He had training in Gynaecological Oncology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Advanced Liver Surgery at Paul Brouses Hospital, Paris, Thoracic Onco Fellowship at Shanghai Chest Institute Beijing, Breast & Oncoplasty Fellowship from IEO Italy and UPMC Pittsburgh. He has performed over 3000 Robotic Surgeries which is the highest number of complex Robotic Onco Surgeries in the country and over 1000 HIPEC procedure in abdominal cancers, which is the largest series in Asia. He was instrumental in introducing SLNB Sentinel Node Biopsy in India way back in 2001. Prof. Dr. Somashekhar has been awarded the prestigious Dr. D. D. Patel Gold Medal for his excellency in Onco Surgery and a Fellow from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has authored several textbooks on Oncology and has over 300 publications in International and National Journals. He has been honoured with the prestigious Dronacharya Teachers Award for his contribution in the field of Surgical Oncology. He has also been awarded the Times Award for Excellence in Oncology, the Deccan Herald Excellency Award in Oncology, and the prestigious ASI P K Sinha Oration Award. He has been invited for the most prestigious orations in Royal College of Surgeons and Gynaecological Oncology, UK, Canada, Australia and US. He is conferred the most prestigious Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship: Kings Health Partner, UK, London. He is also ex-Adjunct Professor Surgical Oncology, KMC University. He has trained over 134 surgical students in various sub-specialities. He is also Teacher and University Examiner in the field of Surgical Oncology for both MCh and DrNB Surgical Oncology (NBE board). He is Intuitive International Mentor and Trainer in the field of Robotic Surgery. Before joining Aster, Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P worked with Manipal Group of Hospitals as Chairman, Oncology, MHEPL and Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Center, HOD Department of Surgical & Gynec. Oncology, Bangalore and as Member Board of Studies, Manipal University, Manipal and Director of Breast Surgery & Oncoplasty, Robotic Surgery and Gynaecological Oncology University Fellowship Programs. He is the Ex-President of ABSI Association of Breast Surgeons of India, and Editor in Chief at Springer Indian Journal of Gynec Onco, Editor of Annals of Breast Diseases Journal, EC Council Member of PSOGI (Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International) and Council Member of ISSPP (International Society Study of Peritoneum and Pleural), Council Member of AGOI (Association of Gynaec Oncology India), Hon. Secretary of ISPSM (Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy) and Founding Member of CRSA-I (Clinical Robotic Surgeons Association India), Office Bearer of Indian Association of Surgical Oncologist and Association of Gynec. Oncologists of India.