
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Senior Director
25 Years of ExperienceSurgical Oncologist
MBBS, DNB, MRCS, Fellowship
Reg. No.:53772 Karnataka Medical Council, 1999
Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
English, Hindi, Kannada

About Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Dr. Sandeep Nayak, Surgical Oncology, leads minimally invasive and robotic surgical oncology programs at Fortis and MACS Clinic. His innovative techniques, RABIT, RIA MIND, MIND, and VEIL, offer scarless options and faster recovery. A global leader in HIPEC, PIPAC, robotic colorectal and thoracic surgeries, he has performed over 100 laparoscopic cancer surgeries. He was listed among Outlook and Forbes’ top healthcare leaders in India. His comprehensive approach to Surgical Oncology focuses on preserving patient function and aesthetic outcomes while delivering superior results through precision-driven, minimally invasive methodologies.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak’s Expertise and Specializations
- Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgical Oncology: Dr. Sandeep Nayak specializes in cutting-edge minimally invasive cancer procedures that significantly reduce patient discomfort, minimize scarring, and accelerate recovery time across various organ systems.
- RABIT (Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy): He has revolutionized scarless thyroid removal technique utilizing breast or axillary access points, altogether avoiding neck incisions to deliver superior cosmetic results.
- RIA MIND & MIND: This renowned Cancer Surgeon in Bangalore delivers state-of-the-art robotic and laparoscopic neck dissection procedures that effectively preserve both functionality and aesthetic appearance in complex head and neck cancer treatments
- VEIL: He has advanced minimally invasive lymph node extraction techniques in the groin region, predominantly utilized for penile and vulvar cancer cases with optimal patient outcomes.
- Colorectal, GI & Thoracic Cancer Surgery (ISR, VATS/RATS): The expert Oncologist in Bangalore demonstrates exceptional proficiency in Intersphincteric Resection (ISR) for rectal cancers and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS) for thoracic tumors, employing advanced video-guided and robot-assisted methodologies.
- HIPEC & PIPAC: Dr. Sandeep Nayak offers revolutionary, advanced treatment modalities for abdominal cancers through innovative HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) and PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) procedures.
Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Sandeep Nayak & Their Estimated Costs
Procedure |
Estimated Cost (INR) |
Estimated Cost (USD) |
Notes |
Robotic Thyroidectomy (RABIT) |
4,00,000 INR - 7,00,000 INR |
4654 USD - 8145 USD |
Scarless thyroid removal technique using robotic-assisted breast-axillary insufflation. Minimises neck scarring and improves recovery. |
Minimally Invasive Neck Dissection (MIND/RIA MIND) |
5,00,000 INR - 8,50,000 INR |
5818 USD - 9891 USD |
Robotic or laparoscopic neck dissection without large incisions preserves function and cosmetic appearance. |
Robotic Colorectal Surgery (ISR) & HIPEC/PIPAC |
6,00,000 INR - 10,00,000 INR |
6982 USD - 11636 USD |
Includes treatment for colorectal cancers and peritoneal metastasis using heated chemotherapy or aerosolised chemotherapy. |
VATS/RATS Thoracic & GI Onco-Surgery |
5,00,000 INR - 9,00,000 INR |
5818 USD - 10,472 USD |
Minimally invasive video-/robot-assisted surgery for thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies. Faster recovery, less pain. |
Note: Costs vary based on case complexity, facility choice, ICU stay, and post-op care.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Sandeep Nayak
His innovative surgical approach and patient-first mindset have earned immense praise from patients and peers. Dr. Sandeep Nayak's reviews have been positive, and it is elaborated below:
“Dr. Nayak’s RABIT thyroid surgery left no scar on my neck—I couldn’t believe how smooth the recovery was.”
“His VEIL procedure for groin node removal made treatment so much easier—minimal pain and fast healing. We are thankful that we got Dr. Sandeep Nayak's contact number easily.”
“After my father’s rectal cancer surgery, he was back on his feet quickly thanks to Dr. Nayak’s expertise. It was economical, and Dr. Sandeep Nayak's consultation fees were quite good.”
“He explained every robotic technique with such clarity—I felt in the best hands.”
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Education
- MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 1999
- DNB – General Surgery, 2006 & DNB – Surgical Oncology, 2010
- MRCS (Edin), MNAMS – General Surgery
- Fellowship – Laparoscopic & Robotic Onco-Surgery, 2011 (Galaxy Care, Pune)
Training & Certificates
- Pioneering robotic and laparoscopic onco-surgery — MIND, VEIL, RABIT
- Specialising in HIPEC, PIPAC, ISR, and advanced breast conservation techniques
Past Experience
- Assistant Professor, Kidwai Memorial Institute (2012–2017)
- Visiting Consultant, Botswana (2012)
- Associate Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Awards
- K Subhramanyam Robotic Innovation Award (RIA MIND)
- Times Health Excellence Award 2018 – Best Surgical Oncologist in India
- Global Excellence Award 2013; Young Surgeon Video Award 2015
- Detroit Fellowship Award (NATCON) - 2012.
Associations/Membership
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- ASI, IASO
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Bangalore Oncology Group
Paper Published
Dr. Sandeep Nayak, of Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta, has published over 25 research studies in indexed journals and presents globally on robotic oncologic innovations, including RABIT, RIA-MIND, VEIL, and laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- A case-control study of roles of diet in colorectal carcinoma in a South Indian population
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2009
- Lidocaine 5% patch for localized chronic neuropathic pain in adolescents: report of five cases
Pediatric Anesthesia, 2008
Field of Expertise
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Treatment
- CAR T-Cell Therapy
- Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Gallbladder Cancer Treatment
- Hormone Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Liver Cancer Treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Microsurgical Tumor Removal
- Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Oncological Surgery
- Ovarian Biopsy
- Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Pap Smear
- Radiation Therapy
- Stomach Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Adnexal Tumor
- Adult Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Astrocytoma
- Atypical Hyperplasia
- Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Benign Bone Tumors
- Benign Hematology
- Benign Lung Tumors
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
- Bile Duct Cancer, Stones, & Strictures
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Stem Glioma
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Carcinoid Tumors of the Lungs
- Cervical Cancer
- Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Chordomas
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Cyclic Neutropenia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
- Eosinophilia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagectomy
- Estrogen Dependent Cancers
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): Inherited
- Fanconi Anemia (FA)
- Free Flap Surgery for Treating Osteoradionecrosis
- Gangrene
- Giant Cell Tumor
- Gliomas Tumors
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heart Cancer
- Hemangiopericytoma
- Hemophilia
- Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hurthle Cell Carcinoma
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST)
- Mediastinal Teratoma
- Nasal Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma
- Ophthalmic Cancer
- Optic Nerve Glioma
- Paranasal Tumor
- Pediatric Spinal Tumor
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
- Polycythemia Vera
- Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT)
- Tarlov Cysts
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