Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas

Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas

Brief Profile:

Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas is a highly esteemed and experienced specialist in Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery. He has conducted over 30,000 complex cancer surgeries, including 4,000 robotic procedures. As a leading figure in the Robotic Surgical Oncology Programme in India, Dr. Dabas serves as an international mentor for Robotic Onco Surgeries. He has been actively engaged in educating others about Robotic Surgeries throughout India and has performed the highest number of Onco Surgeries in the country. Notably, he is the only cancer surgeon in India who has received training and certification from the University of Chicago to carry out Robotic Pancreatic Surgery. He has also achieved the distinction of performing the largest number of Robotic Scarless Head & Neck Cancer Surgeries globally. Currently, he holds the position of Vice President of the International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery. His areas of expertise include Robotic Scarless Head & Neck Cancer Surgery, Robotic Esophageal and Lung Cancer Surgery, Robotic Pancreatic and Colorectal Surgery, as well as Robotic Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer Surgery. Dr. Dabas has contributed numerous scientific articles to both national and international journals and has been a prominent speaker at various medical conferences.

Work Experience:

• Manipal Hospital, Dwarka: Currently serving as the Chairman of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery Manipal Hospitals.
• BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi: Previously served as the Senior Director and HOD of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery.
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram: Served as the Director of Head, Neck, and Thorax Surgical Oncology.
• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCI): Served as a Senior Consultant and Chief of Head & Neck Oncology and Robotic Services

Education:

• MBBS (2003): Completed at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi.
• MS in General Surgery (2007): Obtained from Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi.
• DNB in Surgical Oncology (2011): Awarded by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) after training at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre.
• Fellowship in Robotic Skull Base & Head-Neck Surgery: Completed at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
• Fellowship in Robotic Thyroid and Neck Surgery: Completed in South Korea.
• Robotic Pancreatic Surgery Certification: He is the only cancer surgeon in India certified by the University of Chicago to perform this specialized robotic procedure.
• Advanced Robotic Training: Received additional training at international centers including UPenn in Philadelphia and UNC Cancer Center.

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Best Oncology Doctor Award: Conferred by the Samita Mishra Memorial Foundation for his excellence in cancer treatment.
• Chairman Appreciation Award: Awarded by the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre for his outstanding contributions to oncology.
• Gold Medal in Pathology: Awarded during his 2nd Professional MBBS examination for academic excellence.
• TORS Excellence Award (2014): Recognized for his pioneering work in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS).
• Cardiac Excellence Award (2025): Recently honored for his leadership in advancing patient outcomes and surgical innovation [Cardiac Excellence Awards 2025].

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• International Guild of Robotic & Endoscopic Head-Neck Surgeons (IGREHNS)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Foundation of Head-Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• Delhi Medical Council
• SS Robotic System Advisory Board