Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
The Fellowship in Surgical Oncology is a one-year advanced training program that prepares surgeons to independently perform complex cancer surgeries, manage postoperative care, and ensure effective patient follow-up. The fellowship also equips doctors with academic and teaching skills, laying the foundation for careers in both clinical practice and medical education.
Overview
This fellowship provides a comprehensive blend of academic training, clinical exposure, and surgical practice in oncology. Participants gain hands-on experience across multiple specialties—breast, GI, thoracic, bone & soft tissue, head & neck, gynecologic, urologic, and colorectal cancers. The program emphasizes radical resections, palliative procedures, reconstructive techniques, and modern laparoscopic/endoscopic interventions. Along with surgical expertise, candidates are trained in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary cancer care, making them well-prepared for leadership roles in oncology practice, teaching, and research.
The objectives of the clinical training are:
Perform cancer surgery within his/her specialty with high skill and quality
Manage postoperative care
Decide on and perform adequate follow-up
At the end of the course the candidate should have acquired knowledge, skills, aptitude and attitude to be able to function as an independent clinician/ consultant and a teacher.
Core Curriculum
Section
Topics / Procedures Covered
Breast
Mammogram/US interpretation, biopsy, sentinel node techniques, breast-conserving & radical mastectomies, reconstructions
Upper GI
Gastroduodenoscopy, gastric resections, D2 LN dissection, esophagectomies (Transhiatal, Ivor Lewis, McKeown)
Genitourinary
Radical nephrectomy, cystectomy, prostatectomy, orchiectomy, penectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy, reconstructions
Thoracic Oncology
Pneumonectomy, lobectomy, mediastinal tumors, transhiatal & transthoracic esophagectomy, three-field lymphadenectomy
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 2 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- MS/DNB in Surgery or equivalent degree recognized by NMC
- Duration:
- 1 Year
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
