# Dr. Harshit Shah — Robotic & Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeon Source: https://drharshitshah.com Qualifications: MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, MNAMS, FALS Fellowship: Fellowship in Robotic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Location: Mumbai, India Phone: +91 88790 37803 Email: shahhar87@gmail.com ## Practice at a glance - 7+ — Years of specialised experience - 500+ — Major cancer surgeries - 100+ — Cytoreductive (CRS) procedures - 50+ — HIPEC procedures - 100+ — Laparoscopic surgeries - 50+ — Robotic surgeries ## Cancers treated and surgical approach ### Gastrointestinal Cancers Surgery for cancers of the stomach, oesophagus, pancreas, liver, colon and rectum. - Stomach & oesophageal cancer - Colon & rectal cancer - Liver, pancreas & biliary tumours ### Gynaecological Cancers Surgery for ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers, including cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC or PIPAC when needed. - Ovarian cancer (CRS + HIPEC) - Uterine & endometrial cancer - Cervical cancer surgery ### Breast Cancer Breast-conserving surgery and oncoplastic techniques where suitable, alongside mastectomy when it is the safer choice. - Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) - Oncoplastic reconstruction - Sentinel node & axillary surgery ### Head, Neck & Thyroid Surgery for oral, thyroid and salivary gland tumours, with care taken to preserve speech, swallowing and appearance. - Oral cavity cancers - Thyroid cancer - Salivary gland tumours ### Urogenital Cancers Surgery for kidney, bladder, penile and testicular cancers, including robotic and laparoscopic options. - Kidney & bladder cancer - Penile cancer - Testicular cancer ### CRS, HIPEC & PIPAC Specialised procedures for cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). - Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) - HIPEC - PIPAC ## Approach to care - The right operation for your cancer: Each plan is decided by your tumour, stage and overall health — not by a fixed protocol. - Minimally invasive where it is safer: Robotic and laparoscopic techniques are used when they genuinely help recovery without compromising the cancer outcome. - Decisions made as a team: Cases are discussed with medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists before surgery. - Clear, unhurried conversations: You will hear the options, the risks and the alternatives in plain language before deciding together. ## Experience and training - 2024 – Present — Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Independent Practice, Mumbai - 2021 – 2024 — Associate Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai - 2018 – 2021 — DrNB in Surgical Oncology, Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad - 2016 – 2018 — Surgery Registrar, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai - 2013 – 2016 — DNB in General Surgery, K. B. Bhabha Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai - 2005 – 2011 — MBBS, Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai ## OPD consultation locations ### Care2Cure, Mulund (W) Address: 3, BPS Pratishtha, Devidayal Road, Mulund (W) – 400 080 Timings: Mon / Wed / Fri · 7:00 – 9:00 PM Phone: +91 88284 09944 ### Hiranandani Hospital, Powai Address: Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076 Timings: Tue & Sat · 6:00 – 8:00 PM Phone: +91 88790 37803 ### Aurum Multispeciality Clinic, Bhandup (W) Address: B-102, Jainam Hall, LBS Marg, Bhandup (W) – 400 078 Timings: Mon & Thu · 3:00 – 4:00 PM Phone: +91 85919 81123 ### Empower Oncology, Ghatkopar (E) Address: A-101/102, Vikas Apartment, Nr. Rajawadi Hospital, Ghatkopar (E) – 400 077 Timings: Mon / Wed / Fri · 4:00 – 6:00 PM Phone: +91 86898 74607 ## Hospitals where surgery is performed - Mulund: USSH Hospital, Ashirwad Hospital, Aditi Hospital, Apex Hospital - Thane: KIMS Hospital, Kaushalya Hospital, Nector Hospital, Teiten Hospital, Mahaveer Jain Hospital - Powai: Hiranandani Hospital - Ghatkopar: Zynova Shalby Hospital, SRV Hospital, Nulife Hospital - Bhandup: Navkar Hospital, Badwaik / Krishna Nursing Home - Airoli: Apple Hospital - Dombivli: Aurindam Hospital, SRV Mamta Hospital ## Peer-reviewed publications - 2024 — "Submandibular Gland Preservation in Oral Cavity Cancer is Oncologically Safe! Time to Think About Improving Quality of Life". Patel M., Shah H., Choksi V.. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. - 2024 — "Diagnostic Dilemma: Intra-Abdominal Lipoma Presenting as a Metastatic Breast Cancer — A Case Report". Gunda S. T., Heroor A., Shah H., Singhavi H.. Journal of Clinical Case Studies, Reviews & Reports. - 2023 — "A Comparative Study of Clinical Outcomes Using Conventional Manual Staplers and Circular Powered Staplers in Patients Undergoing Left-Sided Colorectal Anastomosis". Heroor A., Khatri W. I., Nandan A., Meenu M., Naidu R., Shah H., Singhavi H. R.. International Journal of Clinical and Molecular Oncology, BRS Publishers. - 2023 — "A Prepubertal Giant Juvenile Fibroadenoma: Case Report and Brief Literature Review". Tehre A., Chheda S., Trinadh S., Shah H., Heroor A.. Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, 6(2): 572–76. - 2021 — "Audit of Paediatric Trauma in a Secondary Care Urban Public Hospital". Shah H., Vadodariya B., Jaju V., Nagral S., Borle N., Jain M.. Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 7(1): 7–11. ## Frequently asked questions Q: What conditions does Dr. Harshit Shah treat? A: Dr. Shah treats adult cancers of the digestive tract, breast, gynaecological organs, head and neck, thyroid, and urinary tract. He also manages cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen using CRS, HIPEC and PIPAC. Q: What is the difference between robotic, laparoscopic and open cancer surgery? A: Robotic and laparoscopic surgery (both minimally invasive) use small incisions, which usually mean less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to daily life. Open surgery uses a larger incision and is chosen when it is the safer option for your specific cancer. The right approach depends on the tumour, not on a fixed preference. Q: What are CRS, HIPEC and PIPAC? A: Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) removes visible tumour from the abdomen. HIPEC is heated chemotherapy given inside the abdomen during the same operation. PIPAC is a newer, keyhole way of delivering chemotherapy as a fine spray. These are used for cancers that have spread to the abdominal lining from ovarian, colorectal, gastric and other sites. Q: Do I need a referral to consult Dr. Shah? A: No referral is required. You can book directly at any OPD location. If you have earlier reports, scans or biopsy slides, please carry them — this helps make the consultation more useful. Q: Can reports be reviewed before the visit? A: For complex cases and second opinions, you may share reports by email in advance so the consultation is focused. Any formal treatment plan is confirmed in person. Q: Which insurance and hospitals are covered? A: Dr. Shah consults and operates at multiple hospitals across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan. Most major insurance and TPA policies are accepted at these hospitals — please confirm with the hospital's insurance desk before admission.