About Dr. Vivek Sukumar
Dr. Vivek Sukumar is an experienced surgical oncologist with advanced expertise in gastrointestinal and peritoneal surface malignancies. A leading oncologist, Dr. Vivek Sukumar has a special interest in colorectal oncology and has performed over 100 cytoreductive surgeries in the last two years. Recognized for his expertise in peritoneal surface oncology, he also integrates artificial intelligence into surgical planning to improve precision, personalize treatment, and optimize patient outcomes. Patients seeking expert cancer care from Dr. Vivek Sukumar in Navi Mumbai benefit from his evidence-based and multidisciplinary approach.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Vivek Sukumar
As a renowned GI cancer specialist and colorectal oncologist, Dr. Vivek Sukumar treats Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, appendix cancer, bile duct cancer, and peritoneal surface malignancies. Every treatment plan is tailored to the patient's diagnosis, stage of disease, and overall health.
Advanced Surgical Procedures Offered
A recognized HIPEC specialist, Dr. Vivek Sukumar performs Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), PIPAC, and advanced pelvic oncology procedures. He also specializes in Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery and minimally invasive cancer surgery, offering selected patients' smaller incisions, faster recovery, and improved postoperative outcomes while maintaining excellent cancer control.
Education, Training & Professional Experience
Dr. Sukumar completed his MBBS from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2009), MS in General Surgery from Kerala University of Health Sciences (2013), MRCS from the Royal College of England (2013), and MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, HBNI (2019). He subsequently completed Fellowship training in GI and Peritoneal Oncology and has served as a Surgical Oncologist at SSO Cancer Hospital since 2019, with over 10 years of specialist experience.
Research, Publications & Professional Memberships
Dr. Sukumar actively educates patients through expert talks and videos on important gastrointestinal cancers. His educational content includes topics such as early detection and diagnosis of bile duct cancer and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Why Choose Dr. Vivek Sukumar for Cancer Surgery?
Patients choose Dr. Sukumar for his rare subspecialty expertise in GI and peritoneal surface oncology, including CRS and HIPEC, making him one of the few surgeons with dedicated experience in these complex procedures. His use of AI-assisted surgical planning, combined with advanced minimally invasive techniques and multidisciplinary cancer care, helps deliver personalised treatment and optimal outcomes.