Biography
- Dr. Venkatesan. R is a surgical oncologist with over a decade of experience currently practicing at GKNM Hospital, he specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic cancer surgeries. He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College and MS in General Surgery from Stanley Medical College, followed by DNB in Surgical Oncology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. To further refine his expertise, he pursued an international fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at CMUH (Taiwan) and completed a one year robotic surgery fellowship (FARIS ) under ARIS. He has also had the privilege of training under Padma Shri Dr Ravikannan at Cachar Cancer Hospital, Assam. He actively participates in national and international conferences and workshops, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advancements in oncology.
Clinical Expertise
- Breast oncoplasty
- Axillary reverse mapping
- HIPEC
- Laparascopic & robotic surgery
Awards & Achievements
- Fellowship in laparascopic colorectal surgery.
- Fellowship in Robotic surgery FARIS
Research and Publications
- Venkatesan R, Tejal G, Dheraj K, Kiran Bagul. Unusual Distant Metastasis in Buccal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report. Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology (online) Volume 3, Issue 2. ISSN: 2319-3387.
- Rajanbabu Anupama; R. Venkatesan; Sarah B. Thomas; M. Dinesh; K. Pavithran; D. K. Vijaykumar Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer: Recurrence Pattern and Survival Analysis from a Tertiary Cancer Centre in South India. Indian.J.Gynecol.Oncolog. (2015) 13:1-8. DOI 10.1007/s40944-015-0004-6.
- Anupama Rajanbabu, Santhosh Kuriakose, Sheikh Zahoor Ahmad, Tejal Khadakban, Dhiraj Khadakban, R Venkatesan and D K Vijaykumar. Evolution of surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in a dedicated gynaecologic oncology unit-seven year audit from a tertiary care centre in a developing country. ecancer 2014, 8:422 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2014.422.
- Anupama Rajanbabu, R Venkatesan, Satish Chandramouli and P V Nitu Sentinel node detection in endometrial cancer using indocyanine green and fluorescence imaging-a case report, ecancer 2015, 9:549 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2015.549.
Professional Membership
- Indian Medical Association
- Indian Association Of Gastro Intestinal Endo Surgeons
New OP Days
Thu & Sat - 8am to 5pm
Review OP Days
Mon - 8am to 5pm
Clincal Experience
10 Years
Language
English & Tamil

