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Department Head, Surgical Oncology · Sahyadri Manipal Hospitals

Precision Surgery.
Fighting Cancer
at Every Stage.

MBBS  ·  MS  ·  FAIS  ·  FIAGES  ·  FARIS (Edinburgh)

Dr. Vinod T. Gore — one of India's most experienced surgical oncologists. Tata Memorial Hospital trained with ~30 years of complex cancer surgery experience. Pioneering robotic oncosurgery and electrochemotherapy in India.

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30+
Years Experience
5000+
Complex Surgeries
2009
Dept. Founded
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Dr. Vinod T. Gore

HoD, Surgical Oncology
Sahyadri Manipal Hospitals, Pune
Silver Leaf Clinic, Hadapsar
🏥Tata Memorial Hospital trained (5 years)
🤖Centre of Excellence — Robotic Surgery (FARIS, Edinburgh)
⚡Pioneer of Electrochemotherapy in Asia (2013)
🔬DNB Guide · Asst. Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth
ET 2025Trailblazer Leader in Oncology — Economic Times
NBT 2024Best Robotic Oncosurgeon — Navbharat Times
Surgical Specialisations

Cancer Surgeries — Our Core Focus

Complex, curative-intent cancer surgery across all major organ systems. Every procedure tailored for best oncological outcomes.

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Breast Cancer Surgery

Lumpectomy, mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, sentinel node biopsy, breast reconstruction.

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Head & Neck Cancers

Thyroid, parathyroid, larynx, oral cavity, parotid — with reconstructive expertise.

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GI & HPB Surgery

Whipple's (Pancreaticoduodenectomy), esophagectomy, gastrectomy, hepatectomy, colectomy.

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Thoracic Surgery

Lung cancer resections, oesophageal surgery, VATS procedures for thoracic malignancies.

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Gynaecological Cancers

Ovarian, cervical, endometrial cancers — including cytoreductive surgery and robotic approach.

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Urological Cancers

Kidney, bladder, prostate cancer surgery — open and robotic-assisted approaches.

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Sarcoma & Rare Cancers

Soft tissue sarcoma, bone tumours, and rare malignancies requiring complex resection and reconstructive surgery. Includes skin cancers and malignant melanoma.

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Advanced Surgical Techniques

Pioneering Technology.
Better Outcomes.

Combining cutting-edge surgical technology with 30 years of oncosurgical expertise.

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Robotic Surgery

FARIS Edinburgh-accredited Centre of Excellence. Robotic oncosurgery for GI, gynaecological, thoracic and urological cancers — precision with minimal invasiveness.

Centre of Excellence
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HIPEC

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for peritoneal cancers — combined cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy for peritoneal metastases.

Advanced Oncosurgery
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Electrochemotherapy

Pioneered in Asia in 2013. ECT uses electrical pulses to enhance drug uptake in tumours — effective for superficial and unresectable lesions.

Asia Pioneer 2013
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ICG Fluorescence Surgery

Intraoperative fluorescence-guided tumour mapping and sentinel node identification using indocyanine green — real-time surgical navigation.

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About Dr. Vinod T. Gore

Three Decades of Surgical Oncology Excellence

Dr. Vinod T. Gore is one of India's most senior and experienced surgical oncologists, with ~30 years of clinical practice in complex cancer surgery. Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital for 5 years and at Sassoon General Hospital in plastic and reconstructive surgery, he brings a unique combination of oncological precision and reconstructive expertise.

He founded and leads the Department of Surgical Oncology at Sahyadri Manipal Hospitals (since 2009) and holds FARIS from Edinburgh — running an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence and training programme for robotic surgery.

  • ✓ FARIS (Edinburgh) — Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence & Training Mentor
  • ✓ DNB Guide, National Board of Examinations
  • ✓ Asst. Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (11 years)
  • ✓ Ranked 2nd in MBBS and MS — University of Pune
  • ✓ International multi-centre clinical trial co-author (Asia Pac J Clin Oncol, 2022)
  • ✓ Organising Secretary — MOGCON 2018, ICON 2023, Best of ASCO 2024
30+
Years of Cancer Surgery Experience
5yrs
Tata Memorial Hospital Training
2009
Dept. of Surgical Oncology — Sahyadri Hospitals founded
4+
Surgical Fellowships & Specialisations
Supportive Cancer Treatments

Beyond Surgery — Comprehensive Cancer Care

ℹ️ Surgery is the primary focus. These treatments complement surgical management as part of multidisciplinary care.
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Chemotherapy

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Radiotherapy

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Immunotherapy

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Radioiodine Therapy

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Palliative Therapy

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Cancer Investigations

Early Detection Saves Lives

Cancer Screening & Prevention

Structured cancer screening programmes for breast, cervical, colorectal, head & neck, and lung cancers. Know your risk. Detect early. Act decisively.

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Recognition

Awards & Honours

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Trailblazer Leaders in Oncology

Recognised by The Economic Times for pioneering contributions to surgical oncology in India.

Economic Times · 2025
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Best Robotic Oncosurgeon

Awarded by Navbharat Times for excellence and leadership in robotic cancer surgery.

Navbharat Times · 2024
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Asia Pioneer — Electrochemotherapy

First to pioneer Electrochemotherapy (ECT) in Asia in 2013 — a landmark in cancer surgery.

Clinical Pioneer · 2013
Knowledge Hub

Patient Education — Every Format, Every Topic

Well-informed patients make better decisions. Our Knowledge Hub covers cancer surgery across five formats — FAQs, short reads, videos, slide presentations, and blog articles.

Do I always need surgery for cancer?+
Not always — but surgery is the only treatment that achieves cure for most solid tumours. Many cancers are treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. The sequence and whether surgery is needed depends on the cancer type, stage, and your fitness. Dr. Gore reviews every case at MDT (multidisciplinary team) before any recommendation is made.
What is robotic surgery and is it better than open surgery?+
Robotic surgery uses the da Vinci Xi system — providing 10× 3D magnification and 7-degree wristed instruments. For complex cancer surgery (rectal cancer, esophagectomy, gastrectomy, Whipple's), robotic surgery provides superior precision, less blood loss, and faster recovery. Dr. Gore is a FARIS Edinburgh-certified robotic surgeon and leads Pune's Robotic Cancer Surgery Centre of Excellence.
What is HIPEC and who needs it?+
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) is used when cancer has spread to the lining of the abdomen — the peritoneum. Cytoreductive surgery removes all visible tumour deposits, then heated chemotherapy is circulated directly in the abdomen for 90 minutes. It is the only potentially curative treatment for peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, and some stomach and appendiceal cancers.
What is electrochemotherapy (ECT) and when is it used?+
Electrochemotherapy uses short electrical pulses to temporarily increase the permeability of cancer cell membranes — dramatically enhancing uptake of chemotherapy drugs (bleomycin or cisplatin) by tumour cells. Dr. Gore pioneered ECT in Asia in 2013. It is used for superficial tumour deposits, inoperable skin nodules, chest wall recurrences of breast cancer, and head & neck tumours not amenable to standard surgery — offering effective palliation or local control.
When should I get a second opinion for cancer?+
Always — particularly if: you have been told the cancer is inoperable (many patients told this at general hospitals are successfully resected at specialist centres); you have a rare cancer (GIST, neuroendocrine tumour, sarcoma); the proposed treatment involves loss of an organ or major functional impact; or you simply want confirmation of a treatment plan. Dr. Gore welcomes second opinion consultations — bring all reports, scans, and biopsy results.
What should I bring to my first consultation?+
Bring all available reports: CT/MRI/PET-CT scans (on CD or WhatsApp), biopsy report with immunohistochemistry, blood investigations (CBC, LFT, KFT, tumour markers), previous operative notes if applicable, chemotherapy or radiotherapy summary if treatment has started. The more information you bring, the more specific and useful the consultation will be.
Robotic Surgery⚡ 2 min
Why Robotic Surgery is Better for Cancer in Tight Spaces
The narrow pelvis, the mediastinum, the porta hepatis — three anatomical locations where the robotic platform's 10× vision and wristed instruments change outcomes.
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Breast Cancer⚡ 3 min
Oncoplastic Surgery — Removing Cancer Without Changing the Shape
Oncoplastic breast surgery removes the tumour and uses plastic surgery techniques simultaneously — so patients leave the operating theatre with the cancer gone and the breast preserved in shape.
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GI Cancer⚡ 2 min
ICG Fluorescence — Seeing What Surgery Cannot
Near-infrared light reveals liver metastases invisible to the naked eye, maps liver segments precisely, and confirms bowel anastomosis blood supply before the join is completed.
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Head & Neck⚡ 3 min
Thyroid Cancer — The Cancer That is Usually Curable
Papillary thyroid cancer has a 10-year survival exceeding 95% with correct surgery. Understanding total thyroidectomy, central node dissection, and when radioiodine is needed.
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HIPEC⚡ 3 min
Peritoneal Metastases — When Heated Chemotherapy is the Answer
The peritoneum is a barrier to systemic chemotherapy. Heating chemotherapy and delivering it directly into the abdomen after surgery overcomes this — and can cure peritoneal metastases.
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ECT⚡ 2 min
Electrochemotherapy — When Standard Surgery Cannot Reach
Pioneered in Asia by Dr. Gore in 2013. Electrical pulses open tumour cell membranes, allowing chemotherapy to enter cells at 100× the normal concentration — destroying tumours conventional surgery cannot safely remove.
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Robotic Surgery
Robotic Cancer Surgery — What Patients Need to Know
Dr. Gore explains robotic oncosurgery — GI, gynaecological, and thoracic cancers. FARIS Edinburgh certification and Centre of Excellence.
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HIPEC Surgery
HIPEC Surgery Explained — CRS and Heated Chemotherapy
A complete explanation of cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for peritoneal metastases — who qualifies and what to expect.
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Electrochemotherapy
Electrochemotherapy — Asia's Pioneer Explains the Technique
Dr. Gore explains ECT — how electrical pulses transform chemotherapy uptake and which patients benefit most.
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Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Surgery — From Lumpectomy to Oncoplastics
Understanding the range of breast cancer surgical options — when conservation is possible and when mastectomy is needed.
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GI & HPB Surgery
The Whipple Procedure — What Is It and What to Expect
A complete patient guide to pancreaticoduodenectomy — the operation, three anastomoses, recovery, and adjuvant chemotherapy.
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ICG Fluorescence
ICG Fluorescence Surgery — Seeing in Near-Infrared
How near-infrared imaging identifies hidden tumours, maps bile ducts, and confirms anastomotic blood supply in real time.

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Robotic Surgery
Robotic vs Open Surgery — The Evidence
ROLARR and REAL trial data visualised. Why robotic cancer surgery is becoming the standard at specialist centres.
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HIPEC Surgery
Peritoneal Metastases & HIPEC — Who Qualifies?
What is peritoneal carcinomatosis, how is PCI score calculated, and who benefits from CRS+HIPEC. A step-by-step visual guide.
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Breast Cancer
Understanding Breast Cancer Surgery — A Visual Guide
From biopsy to reconstruction — the complete journey of breast cancer surgery explained with clear diagrams and patient-friendly language.
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Electrochemotherapy
Electrochemotherapy — The Science and the Evidence
How electrical pulses change tumour biology. The clinical evidence for ECT in breast, head & neck, and GI cancers.
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Head & Neck
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery — Preserving Function
Thyroid, larynx, oral cavity, and parotid surgery — surgical anatomy, reconstruction, and functional preservation goals.
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ICG Fluorescence
ICG Fluorescence Surgery — Six Applications
Anastomotic perfusion, liver segment mapping, occult tumour detection, biliary anatomy, ablation coverage — all six applications illustrated.
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Robotic Surgery📖 8 minMay 2025
Robotic Surgery vs Open Surgery — The Real Clinical Differences
Evidence-based comparison drawing on the ROLARR, REAL, and COLOR II trials — what robotic surgery genuinely offers over open approaches for cancer patients.
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Breast Cancer📖 7 minApril 2025
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery — Cure Without Compromise
How oncoplastic techniques allow complete cancer removal while preserving breast shape — and what the evidence says about oncological safety versus standard lumpectomy.
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HIPEC📖 9 minApril 2025
When is HIPEC the Right Treatment? — A Patient's Guide
Understanding peritoneal carcinomatosis, PCI scoring, cytoreductive surgery, and which patients benefit most from heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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Electrochemotherapy📖 6 minMarch 2025
Electrochemotherapy in Asia — A Decade of Experience
Dr. Gore pioneered ECT in Asia in 2013. A decade on — the evidence, the patients who benefited, and where ECT fits in modern cancer care.
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Second Opinion📖 5 minMarch 2025
When "Inoperable" is Not the Final Answer
Many patients referred to specialist centres after being told their cancer is inoperable are successfully treated. Understanding when and why a second surgical opinion can change everything.
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ICG Fluorescence📖 6 minFebruary 2025
ICG Fluorescence — The Technology That Finds Hidden Tumours
Near-infrared imaging identifies liver metastases missed by CT and MRI in 1 in 5 operations, confirms anastomotic blood supply, and maps surgical anatomy in real time.
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Appointments & Second Opinion

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For appointments, second opinions, or referrals — call directly or WhatsApp. Consultations available at Sahyadri Manipal Hospitals and Silver Leaf Clinic, Hadapsar, Pune.

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Sahyadri Manipal Hospitals
Deccan / Hadapsar, Pune
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Silver Leaf Clinic
511 City Centre, Solapur Road
Opp. Vaibhav Theatre, Hadapsar, Pune 411028
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OPD Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: By prior appointment
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Silver Leaf Clinic OPD
88558 10010
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Silver Leaf Clinic Landline
+91 20 6768 9704
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Dr. Gore Direct / WhatsApp
84118 08284
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Our Specialist Websites

Dr. Gore maintains dedicated websites for each surgical subspecialty. Visit for in-depth information.

🤖 Robotic Surgery 🎗️ Breast Surgery 🔵 Thyroid Surgery 🍃 Silver Leaf Clinic ⚕️ GI Cancer Centre