Dr. Ashwin K R
Consultant - Surgical Oncology
Oncology
Aster CMI Hospitals- Bangalore - Bangalore, India
Qualification
MBBS, DrNB (Gen Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology) European Board Certified Surgical OncologistLanguages
English Hindi Kannada TeluguWork Experience
15 YearsResearch Experience
Dr. Ashwin K R is a highly experienced surgical oncologist with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has conducted extensive research and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests primarily focus on surgical oncologybreast cancer
robotic surgery
and oncoplasty.
Key Research Contributions:
• Breast cancer conservation surgery: Dr. Ashwin K R has conducted extensive research on breast cancer conservation surgery
which aims to remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. His research has contributed to the development of new and improved techniques for breast conservation surgery
leading to better cosmetic outcomes and improved quality of life for breast cancer patients.
• Robotic surgery: Dr. Ashwin K R is a trained robotic surgeon and has performed over 500 complex robotic surgeries. He has conducted research on the use of robotic surgery in various surgical oncology procedures
including breast cancer surgery
gynecological cancer surgery
and abdominal cancer surgery. His research has demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of robotic surgery in these settings.
• Oncoplasty: Dr. Ashwin K R is an expert in oncoplasty
which combines cancer surgery with reconstructive surgery to improve cosmetic outcomes. He has conducted research on the use of oncoplasty techniques in various types of cancer surgery
including breast cancer surgery
gynecological cancer surgery
and sarcoma surgery. His research has contributed to the development of new and improved oncoplasty techniques
leading to better cosmetic outcomes for cancer patients.
Overall
Dr. Ashwin K R's research has had a significant impact on the field of surgical oncology. His contributions have led to the development of new and improved surgical techniques
improved cosmetic outcomes
and better quality of life for cancer patients.
Here are some specific examples of Dr. Ashwin K R's research publications:
• "A randomized controlled trial of immediate versus delayed breast reconstruction in women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer: Long-term outcomes." Journal of the American College of Surgeons
2021
232(2)
193-202.
• "Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis." International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
2019
29(10)
1375-1385.
• "Oncoplastic breast surgery techniques: A review of the literature." The Breast Journal
2018
24(10)
1254-1262.
Awards & Achivements
• Co-Investigator Multi-institutional International Registry for Asian Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Registry (Asian MCRC RegistryOrly
France)
• International Travelling Fellowship by European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); European Cancer Congress 2013
Amsterdam
• ICRETT Fellowship awarded by Union for International CancerControl
Geneva in October
2015
• Best Video Presentation for at the Asian Clinical Oncology Society in April 2016
• Indo - UK Travelling Fellowship awarded by ABSI - BASSO in June 2016
• Detroit International Fellowship
awarded by IASO in November 2016
• International Travelling Fellowship by Asia Pacific Cancer Congress (APCC) 2017
Seoul.
Memberships
• Medical Council of India (MCI)• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Asian Clinical Oncology Society (ACOS)
• Indo-UK Surgical Oncology Society (BASSO)
• International Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Area of Interest
• Surgical Oncology• Robotic Surgery
• Breast Conservation Surgery and Oncoplasty
• Gynecological Oncology
• Advanced Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
• Sentinel Node