
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
Consultant
15 years of experienceSurgical Oncologists
MBBS, MS, Fellowship, MCh
Manipal Medical Centre Formerly Columbia Asia, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon
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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar brings extensive professional experience in oncology, dedicating more than 15 years to cancer treatment. He focuses on all sub-specialties of cancer surgeries, with a particular focus on gastro-intestinal, upper GI, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, colorectal, minimally invasive surgery, Peritoneal surface oncology, and HIPEC. After completing his MBBS from Madurai Medical Coll. in 2009, he also achieved an MS (General Surgery) from West Bengal Univ. of Health Sciences in 2013 and an MCh (Surgical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hosp., Mumbai, in 2017. Dr. Kumar received advanced training from the International Society For The Study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP). His fellowships include the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Fellowship on Peritoneal Surface Oncology/HIPEC, the International Surgical Smith Colorectal Fellowship from Cleveland Clinic Florida, and the International Colorectal Fellowship from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). His exceptional contributions have earned him numerous national and international accolades. Dr. Kumar is actively engaged in academia, has authored various publications, and has delivered presentations on both national and international platforms. He is a part of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SS0), USA, European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), International Society For The study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP), Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (SPSO), the International Society for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (ISFGS), Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and Delhi GI Oncology Group.Education
MBBS - Madurai Medical Coll., 2009 MS (General Surgery) - West Bengal Univ. of Health Sciences, 2013 MCh (Surgical Oncology) - Tata Memorial Hosp., Mumbai, 2017 advanced training, International Society For The Study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP) European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Fellowship, Peritoneal Surface Oncology/HIPEC. International Surgical Smith Colorectal Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Florida International Colorectal Fellowship - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)Past Experience
Tata Memorial Hosp., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Specialist GI & Colorectal, Peritoneal Surface Oncology/ HIPEC and Robotic Surgery - 2018 - 2019 Surgical Oncologist at Max Healthcare New Delhi - 2019 - 2021Awards
Dr. Uma Rani Saha Gold Medal accolade. Best outgoing postgraduate student accolade (Gold Medal). B Braun National Scholarship for outstanding performance in the field of surgery. Best Scientific poster publication presentation - XXIX National Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASGCON 2019) at the All India Inst. of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. International Travelling Grant – SSO, Society of Surgical Oncology, Boston, USA. International Travelling Grant, The Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons, 2019. accolade oral publication presentation, NATCON IASO 2019 (Annual Conference, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology). Krishnaswamy Subrahmaniam, KS Memorial National Robotic Surgery Video accolade presentation. ASI West Bengal state Best Scientific Poster Presentation – 1st prize. Dr. Bimlendu Saha state surge-quiz competition – 1st position. DHB centenary Best poster presentation – 1st prize. Traveling grant - XII Robotic Surgeons Council Meeting, 2019. Grant – ISO & IMPO. National ASI surge-quiz competition - 1st runner up. ASI West Bengal State Best Clinical Picture Presentation – 1st prize.
Associations/Membership
Delhi Medical Council SSO, Society of Surgical Oncology, USA ESSO, European Society of Surgical Oncology SPSO, Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology India Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Paper Published
Kumar. S et al. Robotic-assisted Low Anterior Resection, Beyond TME – Left vascular approach with Pre-sacral fascia excision, A Video Vignette, Colorectal Dis Off J Assoc Coloproctology G B Irel. , January 2020Colorectal Disease. DOI: 10.1111/codi.14947. Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumor types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study. The Lancet Oncology. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00493-9. Kumar, S., Chatterjee, S., Gupta, S., Satpathy, A., Chatterjee, S., & Ray, U. (2017). Role of subcutaneous closed vacuum drain in preventing surgical site infection in emergency surgery for perforative peritonitis: A randomized control study. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16(1), 85-90. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i1.31138. Delayed Colorectal Cancer Care during COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Perspective from an International Survey (DECOR-19), DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2020.11.008. S Kumar et al. 167P Pattern of gastric cancer in young(GCY): A retrospective study from a tertiary cancer care center in the Indian subcontinent, Annals of Oncology, Volume 29, Issue suppl_9, November 2018, mdy432.019, https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdy432.019. Kumar, S., Chatterjee, S., Gupta, S., Satpathy, A., Chatterjee, S., & Ray, U. Spectrum of Gastro-intestinal stromal tumors presentation with special reference to E-GIST and association with NF-1: Retrospective study at a tertiary referral center in Eastern India. J Surg Arts (Cer San D), 2016;9(1): 8-12. S. Kumar, J. Rohila, A. Desouza & A. Saklani. Functional Outcomes Of Intersphincteric Resection (ISR) For Low Rectal Cancers: Results From a Tertiary Cancer Centre in India. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 46(2):e101. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.251. S. Kumar, A. Saklani, Pelvic inlet rectal cancer: is there a need for neo?adjuvant radiation? , Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 2), 10–59. Complications of Urinary Reconstruction Following Total Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancers – Audit from a South Asian Tertiary Care Cancer Centre. February 2020, European Journal of Surgical Oncology 46(2):e101-e102. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.252. Is Adjuvant Chemotherapy Necessary for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients with Pathological Complete Response after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Radical Surgery? February 2020. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 46(2):e84. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.196. Laparoscopic Posterior Supralevator Exenteration For Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer With Incisional Hernia Repair – A Video Vignette. Colorectal Dis. October 2019. Colorectal Disease. DOI: 10.1111/codi.14889. Long-course radiation (LCRT) versus short-course radiation (SCRT) with consolidation chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer at a tertiary care center: comparison of short-term outcomes, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 3), 33–128. Outcomes of gemcitabine-docetaxel as second-line chemotherapy in patients of advanced soft tissue sarcoma: A retrospective analysis, Annals of Oncology, Volume 29, Issue suppl_9, November 2018,mdy443.013, https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdy443.013. Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic versus open rectal cancer surgeries – a propensity case-matched analysis, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 2), 10–59. Complications of urinary reconstruction following total pelvic exenteration (TPE) for locally advanced rectal cancers (LARC)– audit from a South Asian tertiary care cancer center, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 3), 19–32. Short-term outcomes following laparoscopic versus open rectal cancer surgery post neoadjuvant radiotherapy–a propensity-matched analysis from a South Asian tertiary care cancer center, Colorectal Diseaseª2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.21(Suppl. 2), 4–9. Impact of PNI (Prognostic Nutritional Index) in colorectal cancer (CRC) as a predictor for postoperative morbidity and mortality in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries – a South Asian perspective, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 2), 10–59. Is minimally invasive surgery safe in colorectal signet ring cell adenocarcinoma?, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 2), 10–59. Short-term outcomes following prone versus supine extra-levator abdominoperineal resection (ELAPR) for rectal cancer in a tertiary care cancer center, Colorectal Disease ª 2019 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 21 (Suppl. 3), 33–128. Sporadic intra-abdominal desmoid: a rare presentation as a hepatic mass. Case Reports in Pathology. 2012;2012:5 pages.245671 [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]. Dyspareunia due to leiomyoma of the urinary bladder: An unusual presentation of a rare bladder neoplasm. Hellenic J Surg (2014) 86: 34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13126-014-0091-3. Perforated isolated jejunal diverticulum- a rare case etiology of acute abdomen. BMJ case Rep. March 2011 doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-201533. [Google Scholar]. Acute intestinal obstruction: a rare etiology. Case Rep Surg. 2012, 2012: 501209-PubMed CentralPubMedGoogle Scholar. Ascaris lumbricoides: An unusual etiology of gastric perforation. J Surg Case Rep 2012;2012: PII: rjs008. Lobster claw syndrome: A rare entity. Ind J Plast Surg 46:158–159. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar and the Team successfully removed a recurring rare tumor of 12kg from a 59-year-old patient in TOI.
Area of Expertise
- Chemotherapy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Hormone Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Microsurgical Tumor Removal