Designation of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
Surgical Oncologist
Senior Director & HOD – Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
- Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas is a highly esteemed specialist in Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery, renowned for his vast experience and expertise. With over 20,000 complex cancer surgeries to his credit, including 2,500 robotic surgeries, he stands as a leader in his field.
- His expertise spans a wide array of specialties including Robotic Scarless Head & Neck Cancer Surgery, Robotic Esophageal & Lung Cancer Surgery, Robotic Pancreatic & Colorectal Surgery, and Robotic Prostate, Bladder & Kidney Cancer Surgery.
- Additionally, Dr. Dabas is a trailblazer in Robotic Surgical Oncology in India, pioneering the Robotic Surgical Oncology Programme and serving as an international mentor for Robotic Onco Surgeries. He has played a pivotal role in teaching and advancing robotic surgical techniques across the country, particularly excelling in Head and Neck Onco Surgeries, with the highest number performed in Asia.
- He also performs Robotic surgery and computer-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries along with surgery for skull base, oral cavity, esophagus, lungs, and thyroid cancers.
- Dr. Dabas has also been instrumental in introducing Trans Oral Robotic Surgery in India which is used in the treatment of patients suffering from HPV-negative cancers.
- He has performed the largest number of Trans oral Robotic surgeries for laryngeal and oropharyngeal cancers in Asia.
- A unique distinction of Dr. Dabas is his certification from the University of Chicago, making him the sole cancer surgeon in India trained for Robotic Pancreatic Surgery. Currently, he holds the position of Vice President at the International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery, further underscoring his leadership in the field.
- Furthermore, Dr. Dabas is actively involved with Anti-Tobacco campaigns and regularly takes part in Cancer Awareness workshops and programs.
- He regularly conducts workshops through the Spring Hope Cancer Care Foundation that help poor people by providing free cancer screening and diagnostic treatments.
- He has worked as a Surgical Oncologist in prestigious hospitals in the country and has also trained young surgeons in the field.
- A member of renowned medical associations, Dr. Dabas has numerous publications in national and international journals to his credit.
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas’ Expertise
- Robotic Scarless Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Esophageal & Lung Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Pancreatic & Colorectal Surgery
- Robotic Prostate, Bladder & Kidney Cancer Surgery
- Esophagectomy
- Onco Surgery for Oral Cavity, Skull Base, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Larynx, Pharynx, Esophagus, Lungs, and Mediastinum Cancers
- Robotic and Computer Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
- Trans Oral Robotic Surgery
- Gynaecology Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery
Work Experience of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
- Senior Director & HOD in Surgical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India (Present)
- Director of Surgical Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- Consultant and Chief of Head & Neck Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi from 2011 to 2016
- Clinical Assistant of Surgical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, 2011
- Managing Editor of the Asian Journal of Oncology
Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas’ Qualifications
- MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi
- DNB in Surgical Oncology from National Board of Education, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Robotic Skull base surgery and Head & Neck Surgery from M D Anderson Cancer Centre, USA
- Fellowship in Robotic Thyroid and Neck Surgery from South Korea
Memberships of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas
- Foundation of Head-Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- International Guild of Robotic and Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgeons
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)