Dr. UmaSankar Tantravahi

Chief Robotic Surgeon & Senior Surgical Oncologist
MCh (Surgical Oncology), MS (General Surgery)
Experience: 11+ Years

Dr. UmaSankar Tantravahi is a highly accomplished Surgical Oncologist and one of the leading Robotic Surgeons in South India. He currently serves as the Chief Robotic Surgeon and Senior Surgical Oncologist at Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Visakhapatnam, where he has successfully performed over 2500 complex surgeries, including 150+ advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

Driven by a deep commitment to excellence in cancer care, Dr. UmaSankar brings together extensive clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centered care. His surgical proficiency spans across a wide spectrum of cancers, including head and neck, breast, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, thoracic, colorectal, soft tissue, and bone malignancies.

Education & Training

• MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

• MS (General Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh

• MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

Dr. UmaSankar has undergone specialized training in robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques, palliative care, and vascular anastomosis through prestigious programs at Intuitive Surgical (Yenepoya Training Center), Ethicon Institute, and Johnson & Johnson Institute.

Clinical Expertise

• Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgeries

• Breast Cancer and Oncoplastic Surgery

• Head & Neck Oncology

• Gynaecologic Oncology

• Colorectal Cancer – Sphincter-preserving Surgeries

• Gastric and Hepato-Biliary Malignancies

• Thoracic Oncology

• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies – CRS & HIPEC

• Preventive Oncology

Career Highlights

• Former Surgical Oncology Resident at AIIMS (New Delhi), Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital (Hyderabad), and Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai)

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad

• Recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to cancer surgery, integrating innovation with clinical precision

Publications & Research

Dr. UmaSankar is actively involved in academic research and has authored numerous abstracts and publications in leading journals such as:

• Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

• Colorectal Disease Journal

• European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO)

• Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

His research focuses on robotic-assisted cancer surgeries, colorectal surgical outcomes, and nutritional indices in cancer care.

Memberships

• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

• Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery

A Leader in Robotic Cancer Surgery

As a pioneer in robot-assisted surgical oncology, Dr. UmaSankar Tantravahi combines technological precision with clinical excellence to deliver superior outcomes, reduced recovery times, and improved quality of life for cancer patients. His patient-first philosophy and multidisciplinary coordination make him one of the most sought-after surgical oncologists in the region.