Surgical Oncology · Mangalore
Board Certified Robotic SurgeonMCh Surgical Oncology

Compassionate cancer care, steady hands, clear answers.

Dr. Ajay Kumar brings 10+ years of experience in treating cancer patients and is an expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries — caring for breast, gastrointestinal, head & neck, urologic and gynaecologic cancers with the time every patient deserves.

10+years experience
3000+surgeries performed
4.9★patient rating
Dr. Ajay Kumar
Board Certified Robotic Surgeon
MCh Surgical Oncology · India
Robotic & MIS surgeon
Onco-surgical expertise
Patient-first approach
Evidence-based protocols
Specialties

A focused practice in surgical oncology.

From early-stage disease to complex multi-organ surgery — every plan is personalised, multidisciplinary, and grounded in current evidence.

Robotic Cancer Surgery

Da Vinci-style robotic-assisted resections for prostate, rectal, uterine, kidney and select GI cancers — millimetre precision, faster recovery.

Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Oncology

Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for stomach, colon, rectum, gallbladder, kidney, adrenal & gynaecologic cancers — small incisions, less pain, shorter stay.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Lumpectomy, oncoplastic breast conservation, mastectomy with reconstruction, sentinel node biopsy.

Gastrointestinal Oncology

Stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas and liver cancer surgery — open, laparoscopic and robotic options.

Head & Neck Oncology

Oral, throat, thyroid and laryngeal cancers — function-preserving techniques with TORS where suitable.

Gynaecologic Oncology

Robotic & laparoscopic surgery for cervix, uterus and ovarian cancers, with fertility-sparing options when possible.

Thoracic & Lung Cancer

VATS lung resections, mediastinal tumours and oesophageal cancer surgery.

Urologic Oncology (Robotic)

Robotic radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy and cystectomy with nerve-sparing techniques.

Advanced Surgery

Robotic & minimally invasive cancer surgery — performed with precision in Mangalore.

Dr. Ajay Kumar is trained in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic (keyhole) oncology surgery — techniques that deliver the same cancer-clearance as open surgery, but with smaller incisions, less pain, lower blood loss, and a much faster return to family, work and life.

1 cm
Incisions
instead of 15–20 cm in open surgery
70%
Less blood loss
fewer transfusions, safer recovery
2–4 days
Hospital stay
vs 7–10 days for open surgery
10x
Magnified 3D vision
high-definition surgical precision
Procedures offered
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Robotic / laparoscopic colorectal resection
  • Laparoscopic gastrectomy & Whipple-assist
  • Robotic hysterectomy for cancer
  • Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
  • VATS lobectomy (lung)
  • Robotic-assisted thyroidectomy
  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy & splenectomy
In the operating theatre
Robotic console — surgeon view
Robotic console — surgeon view
Modern operating theatre
Modern operating theatre
Laparoscopic instrument tray
Laparoscopic instrument tray
Surgical team in action
Surgical team in action
Clinic interior
Philosophy

Cancer treatment, without the rush.

A cancer diagnosis changes everything in a moment. We slow that moment down — explain in your language, weigh every option, and build a plan that respects your work, family, and quality of life.

About Dr. Ajay
Patient Voices

Stories of trust and recovery.

Dr. Ajay's calm explanation took away most of my fear. Two years post-surgery, I feel stronger than I did before my diagnosis.

Sunita R.
Breast cancer survivor

He gave us time, answered every question, and never rushed. The surgery went exactly as he had described it would.

Mohan K.
Patient's son

Choosing a surgeon is choosing trust. With Dr. Ajay, that trust was earned in the very first consultation.

Priya D'Souza
Colon cancer patient
Visit the Clinic

Find us in Mangalore.

Easy to reach from Kankanady, Hampankatta and the railway station. Parking available on-site.

2nd Floor, MedPlaza Building, Kankanady Main Road, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002
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