About
Dr. Vivek R Shetty – Surgical Oncologist
Head & Neck cancers (oral, thyroid, salivary gland, larynx) with reconstruction
Breast conservation surgery and oncoplastic reconstruction
Gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, colorectal)
Thoracic Oncology (VATS lobectomy, esophagectomy)
HPB Oncology (liver, pancreas, gallbladder resections)
Breast Oncology
Breast oncology services focus on precise diagnosis and surgical treatment to preserve breast appearance and achieve cancer-free outcomes.
Key Procedures Offered
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy for accurate staging
- Breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy)
- Mastectomy with reconstruction options
- Axillary lymph node management
Multidisciplinary coordination ensures genetic testing, neoadjuvant therapy when needed, and lifelong surveillance for recurrence prevention and optimal recovery
Gastro-Intestinal Oncology
Gastro-Intestinal Oncology services provide comprehensive surgical management for cancers of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum.
Key Procedures Offered
- Esophagectomy and gastric cancer resection
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic tumors
- Liver resection and colorectal cancer surgery
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic GI procedures
Multidisciplinary care includes staging laparoscopy, HIPEC for peritoneal spread, and coordinated chemotherapy/radiotherapy planning for optimal outcomes.
Thoracic Oncology
Thoracic Oncology services specialize in surgical treatment of lung, esophageal, and mediastinal cancers with emphasis on lung-sparing techniques and minimally invasive approaches.
Key Procedures Offered
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy
- Pneumonectomy and segmentectomy for lung cancer
- Esophagectomy for esophageal tumors
- Mediastinal tumor resection and thymectomy
Multidisciplinary management includes staging EBUS, neoadjuvant therapy coordination, and long-term pulmonary surveillance for optimal survival and quality of life.
Uro Oncology
Uro-Oncology services focus on surgical treatment of kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers using organ-preserving and minimally invasive techniques.
Key Procedures Offered
- Partial/radical nephrectomy for kidney tumors
- Radical cystectomy with bladder reconstruction
- Robot-assisted prostatectomy for prostate cancer
- Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Multidisciplinary care includes staging imaging, neoadjuvant therapy planning, and urinary function preservation strategies for optimal oncologic and quality-of-life outcomes.
Endocrine Oncology
Endocrine Oncology services specialize in surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and neuroendocrine tumors with focus on function preservation and minimally invasive approaches.
Key Procedures Offered
- Total/partial thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
- Parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism
- Adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma/adenoma
- Neck dissection for thyroid cancer nodal spread
Multidisciplinary care includes preoperative hormone optimization, intraoperative nerve monitoring, calcium management, and long-term endocrine surveillance for cure and quality of life.
Head & Neck Oncology
Head & Neck Oncology services provide specialized surgical treatment for cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, salivary glands, and thyroid with focus on function preservation.
Key Procedures Offered
- Composite resection for oral cancers
- Total/partial glossectomy and laryngectomy
- Neck dissection for nodal metastases
- Reconstruction with flaps for speech/swallow restoration
- Whisker Whimsy: Trim & Transform
Multidisciplinary care includes voice preservation surgery, dental rehabilitation, speech therapy coordination, and long-term surveillance for optimal functional and oncologic outcomes.
HPB Oncology
HPB Oncology services specialize in surgical management of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct cancers using advanced resection techniques.
Key Procedures Offered
- Liver resection & metastasectomy
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
- Radical cholecystectomy
- Bile duct resection & reconstruction
Multidisciplinary care includes staging laparoscopy, portal vein embolization, and coordinated chemotherapy for complex hepatobiliary malignancies.
Gynae Oncology
Gynae Oncology services specialize in surgical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, and endometrial cancers with fertility-preserving options when appropriate.
Key Procedures Offered
- Ovarian cystectomy & debulking surgery
- Total hysterectomy & radical hysterectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy for early staging
- Staging laparotomy & fertility-sparing surgery
Multidisciplinary care includes genetic counseling (BRCA testing), neoadjuvant chemotherapy coordination, and long-term surveillance for optimal survival and quality of life.
Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors
Bone & Soft Tissue Tumor services focus on surgical resection of sarcomas, bone tumors, and soft tissue malignancies with limb-salvage and reconstruction expertise.
Key Procedures Offered
- Limb-sparing sarcoma resection
- Wide local excision with margins
- Bone tumor resection & reconstruction
- Amputation & prosthetic rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary care includes staging MRI/PET, neoadjuvant chemotherapy coordination, and orthopedic oncology collaboration for optimal local control and function preservation.
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery services utilize minimally invasive techniques for precise cancer resection, faster recovery, and reduced complications across multiple specialties.
Key Procedures Offered
- Laparoscopic colectomy & colorectal cancer surgery
- Robotic-assisted hysterectomy & ovarian debulking
- VATS lobectomy for early lung cancer
- Minimally invasive liver/pancreatic resections
These advanced approaches minimize pain, shorten hospital stays, preserve function, and improve cosmetic outcomes while maintaining oncologic safety.
