Biography
Dr. Abhijit Das is specialised in Thoracic Oncology. He has undergone training in Thoracic Surgical Oncology from Renowned Cancer Centres. He specialises in Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and Robotic-assisted Thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for the management of lung, esophageal and mediastinal tumours and Chest wall tumour resection and reconstructions. He is an expert in using Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Trans-bronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) and Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the management of thoracic malignancies. Dr Abhijith is highly interested in Cancer Research.
Area of Expertise
- Surgical Oncology (Thoracic)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Robotic assisted Thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for the management of lung, esophageal and mediastinal tumours. Chest wall tumour resection and reconstructions
- Use of Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Trans-bronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) and Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the management of thoracic malignancies
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh University
- Master of General Surgery from Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
- MCh in Surgical Oncology from Cancer Institute, Chennai
- Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery (Oncology) from Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea
Professional Work
- Consultant – Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Assistant Professor in the Division of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute
- Affiliation with Professional Societies like Association of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India,
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Indian Society for the study of Lung
Cancer, Society of Surgical Oncology, European Society of Thoracic Surgery, European Respiratory Society.
