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Dr. Jagannath Dixit

Dr. Jagannath Dixit

Head & Lead Consultant – Surgical Oncology

Programme Director – Robotics

Manipal Hospital Yelahanka

Bengaluru, India

Dr. Jagannath Dixit is a highly experienced and acclaimed Surgical Oncologist currently serving as Head and Lead Consultant in the Department of Surgical Oncology and Programme Director – Robotics at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru. With more than 25 years of experience in comprehensive cancer surgery, he is known for integrating advanced robotic and minimally invasive techniques into complex oncologic care, particularly for gastrointestinal malignancies. His practice combines precision-based surgical interventions with patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Education & Qualifications:

MBBS

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru

MS (General Surgery)

Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru (1995)

M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru (2000)

FIAGES

Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons

FICS

Fellow, International College of Surgeons

FMAS

Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery

Clinical & Professional Focus Areas:

  • Surgical Oncology – Organ-specific cancer surgery
  • Robotic and laparoscopic cancer surgery
  • Gastrointestinal onco-surgery (upper & lower GI malignancies)
  • HIPEC and cytoreductive procedures for peritoneal surface malignancies

Professional Experience:

Head & Lead Consultant – Surgical Oncology

Programme Director – Robotics

Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru

  • Leads multidisciplinary oncology care with focus on robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
  • Provides expert surgical management for gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and peritoneal cancers.
  • Enhances surgical precision and patient outcomes through advanced robotic platforms.

International Surgical Training & Expertise:

Dr. Dixit has received specialized training in robotic surgery and advanced minimally invasive techniques at leading global centers, including robotic surgery programs in South Korea, China, and Japan, as well as HIPEC training at the National Cancer Institute, Milan.

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery (IAGES)
  • International College of Surgeons (ICS)
  • Other national and international surgical oncology societies

Professional Skills & Strengths:

  • Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgical Oncology
  • Complex GI and Abdominal Cancer Procedures
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Coordination
  • Surgical Education and Mentoring

Languages:

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
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