Dr. Senthil Kumar Ganapathi  Senior Consultant, Colorectal & Robotic Surgery

Dr. Senthil Kumar Ganapathi is a highly accomplished Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, and Robotic Surgeon at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, with over 9 years of specialized experience in advanced colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery. He is internationally trained in the United Kingdom and is recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques for colorectal cancers and other complex gastrointestinal disorders.

He completed his surgical training at the prestigious Madras Medical College before pursuing higher surgical education in the UK. He holds an MD (Research) from the University of London, where his research focused on immune genes involved in colorectal cancer. He also earned the prestigious FRCS (Intercollegiate) from the Royal College of Surgeons, England, along with MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and FACRSI from the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.

Dr. Ganapathi specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancers using advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, helping patients benefit from smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. His expertise also extends to the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disorders, anorectal diseases, and gastrointestinal emergencies. He is proficient in laser proctology for conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas.

Qualifications:
MS (General Surgery) – Madras Medical College & Research Institute
MRCSEd – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
MD (Research) – University of London
FRCS (Intercollegiate) – Royal College of Surgeons, England
FACRSI – Fellowship of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India

Experience:
Over 9 years of specialized experience in Colorectal, Gastrointestinal, and Robotic Surgery.

Areas of Expertise:

Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Surgery
Rectal Cancer Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Laser Treatment for Hemorrhoids (Piles)
Anal Fissure Surgery
Anal Fistula Surgery
Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery

Professional Highlights:
Internationally trained colorectal surgeon with advanced surgical education in the United Kingdom.
Holds the prestigious FRCS (England) and MRCSEd (Edinburgh) qualifications.
Conducted research at the University of London on immune genes in colorectal cancer.
Expert in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer.
Experienced in laser proctology for common anorectal disorders.