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About Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery doctors
FeaturedDr. Archit Pandit
MBBS, MS (Gold Medalist), Surgical Oncology, FIAGS, Fellowship in Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Surgery, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gastro Esophageal Cancer Surgeries
Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Director — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Director — Surgical Oncology, Shalby Sanar Cancer Centre, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic / Keyhole Cancer Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Minimally Invasive)
- Gastrectomy for Cancer
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vineet Goel
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Oncology)
Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 14+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Trained at AIIMS, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic Thoracic Cancer Surgery
- Robotic GI Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
- HIPEC Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vedant Kabra
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MRCS (Edin), MNAMS, FIAGES
Principal Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Principal Director — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (Present)
- Senior Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast conservation surgery and oncoplasty
- Modified radical mastectomy with reconstruction
- Robotic-assisted oncological resections
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Oral and tongue cancer resections
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ajesh Raj Saksena
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship, Fellowship
Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
- Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Ankura Health City, Hyderabad — Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Modified radical mastectomy
- Breast-conserving surgery
- Radical hysterectomy
- Ovarian cancer debulking surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Alok Narang
MBBS, MS
Senior Surgical Oncologist — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Surgical Oncologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi — Present
- 27+ years of specialized surgical oncology practice across multiple cancer specialties
Expertise & Procedures
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Head and Neck Tumor Resection
- Gastric Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Amit Sahni
MBBS, MS, DNB
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Specialized training in Surgical Oncology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata
Expertise & Procedures
- Mastectomy and Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Head and Neck Cancer Resection
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Malyadri Paladugu
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), FALS (Oncology)
Consultant Surgical Oncologist — Minimal Invasive Onco Surgeon · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad — Present
- Super Speciality Fellow in Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru — 2017–2020
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Mastectomy with Reconstruction
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Head and Neck Tumor Resection
- Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Piyush Garg
MBBS, DNB General Surgery, DNB Surgical Oncology, Advanced Laparoscopic Course
Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Hospital Delhi NCR, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 14+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Delhi NCR (Present)
- Senior surgical oncologist with 14+ years of experience in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Expertise & Procedures
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Rahulkumar Narayan Chavan
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FAIS, FICRS
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Medicover Hospital Mumbai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Medicover Hospital, Mumbai (Present)
- Surgical Oncologist, Fortis Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast-Conserving Surgery and Lumpectomy
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Gynecological Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Thyroid Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Jain
MBBS, MS, DNB
Principal Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 28+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Principal Director, Surgical Oncology — BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Director & Head, Surgical Oncology — Action Cancer Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast Cancer Surgery with Oncoplasty
- Lung Cancer Resection (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy)
- Head and Neck Cancer Resection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Est. 2010
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for colorectal cancer treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery?
Laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery is a minimally invasive technique used to remove cancerous tumors from the colon or rectum along with surrounding lymph nodes, using small incisions and a camera-guided approach instead of open surgery. It is performed to achieve complete tumor removal while reducing blood loss, pain, and recovery time compared to conventional open colectomy. This approach is suitable for most early to moderately advanced colorectal cancers depending on tumor location and staging.
Who may be considered?
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
A conventional keyhole surgical technique where the surgeon operates using long instruments and a laparoscope inserted through several small abdominal incisions to remove the tumor-bearing segment of colon or rectum.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Standard Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection
Most PopularA conventional keyhole surgical technique where the surgeon operates using long instruments and a laparoscope inserted through several small abdominal incisions to remove the tumor-bearing segment of colon or rectum.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $400 - $1,200
CBC, Liver and Kidney Function Tests, Tumor Markers (CEA), Colonoscopy with Biopsy, CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast, Chest CT/X-ray, ECG, Cardiac Fitness Assessment
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $5,500 - $9,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~5-7 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14-21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 21-28 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-operative surgical oncology consultation
- Operating room and laparoscopic surgical team charges
- Standard hospital stay in private room
- Post-operative nursing and pain management
- Histopathology of removed specimen
Usually Not Included
- Chemotherapy or radiotherapy if required later
- Stoma care supplies and training (if colostomy performed)
- International flights and visa fees
- Extended ICU stay for complications
- Post-discharge accommodation
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients resume light activity within 2-3 weeks, with a gradual return to normal diet and full activity over 4-6 weeks, alongside scheduled oncology follow-ups and possible adjuvant chemotherapy planning. Regular surveillance with blood tests and imaging is recommended for at least five years post-surgery.
Risks
Potential risks include anastomotic leak, bleeding, infection, bowel obstruction, and rarely conversion to open surgery, along with general anesthesia-related complications. Long-term risks may include stoma-related issues or local cancer recurrence, which are monitored through follow-up surveillance.
Alternatives
Alternatives include open colorectal resection for advanced or complex tumors unsuitable for minimally invasive approaches, or neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery in locally advanced rectal cancer. In select early-stage cases, endoscopic resection may be considered instead of formal bowel resection.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
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Reports required
- Colonoscopy report with biopsy/histopathology results
- CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis with contrast
- MRI pelvis (for rectal cancer cases)
- Tumor marker blood tests (CEA, CA 19-9)
- Recent CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel
- ECG and cardiac clearance report
- PET-CT scan if metastasis is suspected
- Previous surgical or oncology consultation notes
Patient information needed
- Current cancer stage and biopsy confirmation
- Location of tumor (colon segment or rectal level)
- History of prior abdominal or pelvic surgeries
- Existing comorbidities (diabetes, heart disease, hypertension)
- Current medications including blood thinners
- Any prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy received
- Family history of colorectal cancer or genetic syndromes
- Patient's age, weight, and overall fitness for surgery
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery) and procedure (Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery in India
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is a malignancy arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum, most often developing from adenomatous polyps that undergo cancerous change over time. It encompasses both colon cancer and rectal cancer, which share many features but may differ in their surgical and treatment approach.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Colorectal Cancer?
Common symptoms include a persistent change in bowel habits (such as diarrhoea, constipation, or narrowing of stools), rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, abdominal cramping or discomfort, a feeling that the bowel does not empty completely, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue related to anaemia from chronic blood loss. In earlier stages, many people have no noticeable symptoms at all, which underlines the importance of routine screening for eligible individuals. The presence or absence of these symptoms alone is not sufficient to confirm or rule out a diagnosis, and a thorough clinical evaluation is always required.
How is Colorectal Cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed medical and family history, a physical examination including digital rectal examination, and laboratory tests such as a full blood count and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Colonoscopy is the definitive diagnostic procedure, allowing direct visualisation of the bowel lining and biopsy of any suspicious lesion for histological confirmation. Once cancer is confirmed, staging — commonly using CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and sometimes MRI (particularly for rectal cancer) or PET-CT — is carried out to determine whether the disease is localised (Stage I–II), involves regional lymph nodes (Stage III), or has spread to distant sites (Stage IV), which directly guides treatment planning.
How is Colorectal Cancer treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on the cancer's location, stage, histological type, molecular markers (such as KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, and microsatellite instability status), and the patient's overall health. Early-stage disease may be managed with surgical resection alone, while more advanced cases often require a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and in some situations immunotherapy or radiotherapy (the latter particularly for rectal cancer). All treatment decisions should be made by a qualified multidisciplinary team following thorough individual assessment.
Can Colorectal Cancer be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical options play an important role in colorectal cancer care: chemotherapy regimens (such as FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) are used both as adjuvant treatment after surgery and as primary treatment for metastatic disease; targeted therapies (such as anti-VEGF or anti-EGFR agents) and immunotherapy (including checkpoint inhibitors for tumours with high microsatellite instability) may be recommended based on molecular profiling. For some patients with very early, superficial rectal lesions, endoscopic resection without open surgery may be appropriate. However, for the majority of confirmed colorectal cancer cases, surgery is a central component of curative-intent treatment, and whether a non-surgical pathway is suitable must be determined by a specialist team reviewing each individual case.
When is Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery considered for Colorectal Cancer?
Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is typically evaluated and managed by a surgical oncologist with colorectal expertise and a medical oncologist working within a multidisciplinary team that may also include a radiation oncologist, a gastroenterologist, a radiologist, and a pathologist. For rectal cancer in particular, a colorectal surgeon experienced in total mesorectal excision and related techniques is an important consideration.
How do I choose a doctor for Colorectal Cancer?
When comparing providers, look for a surgeon with demonstrable experience in colorectal cancer resection and minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) techniques, and confirm that the centre offers true multidisciplinary tumour board review, access to medical oncology and molecular testing, and a clear plan for post-treatment surveillance and follow-up.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.