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Dr. S.V.S. Deo

Surgical Oncology, Breast Cancer & Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

  • Experience: 35 Years
  • Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
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Chairman – Surgical Oncology (Max Institute of Cancer Care)

Dr. S.V.S. Deo is a colossus in the field of Surgical Oncology with over 35 years of experience. He is widely recognized for his tenure as the Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A pioneer in multidisciplinary cancer care, he has treated more than 50,000 patients and is a global leader in organ-preserving and complex cancer surgeries.

Dr. Deo’s career is defined by his commitment to establishing gold standards in cancer surgery in India. His leadership at AIIMS helped shape the modern protocols for surgical oncology used nationwide today.

  • Pioneer of Organ Conservation: He is a vocal advocate for and expert in Organ Conservation Surgery, particularly for breast and limb cancers, ensuring that patients maintain both life and quality of function.
  • Global Academic Pedigree: His training includes elite fellowships at the world’s most prestigious cancer centers, including Memorial Sloan Kettering (USA), MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA), and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan) for oncoplasty and microvascular surgery.
  • National Policy Maker: He has served as the President of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI) and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO). He was also instrumental in drafting the Cancer Telemedicine Guidelines for the ICMR.
  • Prolific Researcher: With over 250 published research papers, he is at the forefront of oncological science, focusing on breast cancer genetics and the management of advanced peritoneal cancers.

Dr. Deo specializes in “Organ-Based” multidisciplinary surgical interventions.

Conditions & Diseases Treated:

  • Breast Cancer: All stages, with a heavy focus on breast conservation and oncoplasty.
  • Head & Neck Cancers: Oral cavity, thyroid, and complex skull-base tumors.
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers: Stomach, colorectal, and pancreatic malignancies.
  • Gynaecological Cancers: Ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.
  • Soft Tissue & Bone Sarcomas: Limb-sparing surgeries for aggressive tumors.
  • Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: Advanced abdominal cancers.

Specialized Procedures:

  • HIPEC & PIPAC: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for advanced stage IV abdominal cancers.
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Combining cancer removal with plastic surgery for superior aesthetic results.
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB): Minimally invasive staging to prevent unnecessary lymph node removal.
  • IORT (Intraoperative Radiation Therapy): Delivering radiation directly to the tumor bed during surgery.
  • Risk-Reducing Surgery: Prophylactic surgeries for patients with high genetic risk (e.g., BRCA mutations).
  • Chairman: Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Present).
  • Oncology Lead & Senior Consultant: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi (2024–2026).
  • Head of Department (HOD): Surgical Oncology, AIIMS & NCI, New Delhi (2017–2024).
  • Professor: Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2011–2017).
  • International Guest Scholar: American College of Surgeons, USA (2003).
  • MBBS: Gold Medalist, Rangaraya Medical College, Andhra University.
  • MS (Surgery): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • Fellowship: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
  • Fellowship: Fellow of the International Union Against Cancer (FUICC), Geneva.
  • Honorary Fellowship: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED), 2024.

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Max Super Speciality Hospital , Saket

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Delhi-NCR

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