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Dr. Kaustubh Patel

Dr. Kaustubh Patel

Dr. Kaustubh Patel

QualificationMBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Specialities Head And Neck Oncology

Locations HCG Astha Cancer Centre - Ahmedabad
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Introduction

Dr. Kaustubh is a highly experienced and certified surgical oncologist who specialises in thyroid-parathyroid-salivary gland surgeries and organ-preserving surgeries for mandible (jaw) & larynx (voice box), including TOLS (Trans Oral Laser Surgery) in complex situations. He has received advanced training in Head & Neck Oncology from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA as well as Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and Transoral Laser Surgery (TOLS) training from leading medical institutes across the world. He has a special interest in performing surgeries for thyroid & parathyroid tumours as well as salivary gland tumours.

Area of Expertise

  • Dr. Kaustubh is a seasoned surgical oncologist, and his expertise lies in thyroid-parathyroid-salivary gland surgeries and organ-preserving surgeries for mandible (jaw) & larynx (voice box), including TOLS (Trans Oral Laser Surgery) in complex situations.
  • He also has experience in performing robotic surgeries for the management of oropharyngeal, laryngeal & thyroid tumours. 
  • Dr. Kaustubh has a special interest in performing surgeries for thyroid & parathyroid tumours as well as salivary gland tumours. 
  • He attends about 2400 cases every year.   

Research & Publications

  • A Case Report and Review of Literature: Cribriform-Morular Variant of Papillary Carcinoma, June 2021, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 
  •  Developing the South Asian Region’s First Head-and-Neck Surgical Oncology Multi-Institutional Program: Journey, Milestones, Challenges, and Future, December 2020,Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 8(2):50-52. Developing the South Asian Region’s First Head-and-Neck Surgical Oncology Multi-Institutional Program: Journey, Milestones, Challenges, and Future, December 2020.     
  • Developing South Asia’s first structured head and neck surgery multicenter fellowship initiative,May 2020,Journal of Clinical Oncology 38(15_suppl):11037-11037. 
  • Oncological outcome following 3 Drug NACT for Bucco-Alveolar carcinoma with Supra-notch ITF extension, November 2019,Conference: ESMO Asia 2019.End to Side Venous Anastomosis Using Marking Technique for Microvascular Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction: a Study of 75 Cases,November 2019,Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 11(3). 
  • 301POncological outcome following 3 Drug NACT for Bucco-Alveolar carcinoma with Supra-notch ITF extension,November 2019, Annals of Oncology 30(Supplement_9).   
  • Metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck to the thyroid: a single institution's experience with a review of relevant publications ARTICLE IN PRESS, September 2019, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 57(7).   
  • JHeadNeckPhysiciansSurg 2019 7 1 1 263512, August 2019, Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 7(1). 
  • Salivary duct carcinoma of tongue: A rare entity, August 2019,Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons 7(1).   
  • A rare case of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma post-operative accidental diagnosis and management - A case report, August 2019,International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 62. 
  • Efficacy of Single Transverse Neck Incision f

Medical Breakthrough

  • Dr. Kaustubh has won many awards for the best presentation & best paper at several national and international conferences including UICC.     
  •  He is the Founder Secretary of G-SHNO (Gujarat Society of Head & Neck Oncology). 
  • He has also served as the President of FHNO (Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology). 
  •  He has also published the world’s first Coffee Table Book on Head & Neck Cancer Winners known as “10/10” and public awareness book in Gujarati ‘Tame Ekla Nathi’.
  • Dr. Kaustubh is regularly invited to national & international conferences as a speaker and a panellist for symposia. 
  • Dr. Kaustubh Patel is a recipient of numerous prestigious national & international orations. 

Awards & Accolades

  • Dr. Kaustubh has received advanced training in Head & Neck Oncology under ISHNO (Indian Society of Head & Neck Oncology) Fellowship from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA.            
  • He has also received Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) training from Dr Weinstein at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, USA.            
  • He has received Transoral Laser Surgery (TOLS) training under Dr Peretti at University of Brescia, Italy.                           

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