Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar
HOD & Principal Director - Urologic & Gynecologic Oncosurgery
Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, Centre for Robotic Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology Program, Urological Cancer Program, Robotic Oncology Surgery Program
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Experience: 36+ Years
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About Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar
- More than 36 years experience in the field of Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology
- Head, Department of Surgical Oncology and Consultant Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, PD Hinduja National Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, 2012-2021
- Professor & Head, Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2010-2012
- Head, Department of Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, 2002-2012
- Consultant, Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1992-2012)
- MS - General Surgery, University of Mumbai
- MBBS - University of Mumbai
- 3-year Fellowship in Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital
- Residency Programme in Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital
- Urological Association of Asia
- Societe Internationale d’Urologie
- Urological Society of India
- Urological Society of India West Zone
- Genitourinary Cancer Society of India
- International Gynaecologic Cancer Society
- Asia Oceania Association of Genital Infections & Neoplasia (AOGIN)
- Gynaecologic Oncology Group, USA (till 2010)
- Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India
- Eurasian Federation of Oncology
- International College of Surgeons: Indian Section
- Indian Society of Oncology
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
- Indian Association of Cancer Research
- Indian Cancer Society
- West Zone Chapter of Urological Society of India
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Mumbai Urology Society
- Association of Medical Consultants
- Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society
- Mumbai Oncology Association
- Urologic Cancer Foundation
- Gynaecologic Oncology Academics & Learning
- Best Oncologist of The Year - West, Economic Times Healthcare Awards, 2023.
- Urology Gold Medal of the Urological Society of India West Zone for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Urology in India, 2015.
- Dr. Pinnamaneni Venkateswara Rao Gold Medal of Urological Society of India for Outstanding Contribution to the Specialty of Urologic Oncology in India, 2016.
- Honorary Membership Award of the Urological Association of Asia in Recognition of Efforts & Contributions in Promoting the Level of Asian Urology, 2016.
- Dr. C. K. P. Menon Prize of Urological Society of India.
- Rashtriya Rattan Award, 2006.
- DNA-ICON Winners in Life Award, 2017.
- President, Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India, 2004-5.
- Fellow of International College of Surgeons.
- Fellow of Association of Surgeons of India.
- National Convener, Ovarian Cancer Guidelines Subcommittee, ICMR, Govt of India.
- Member, Cervical Cancer Guidelines Subcommittee, ICMR, Government of India.
- Member, Cervical Cancer Guidelines Committee, National Cancer Grid.
- National Convener, Penile Cancer Guidelines, Urological Society of India.
- National Coordinator of the Indian TNM Committee for Urological Cancers and Member of the Indian TNM Committee for Gynaecological Cancers for Making Recommendations for Changes in TNM Staging.
- First Member from India of the Prestigious Gynaecologic Oncology Group, USA.
- Included in the Top Gynaec Oncologists in the World for the Endometrial Cancer State of the Science Meeting of NCI, USA.
- Started the First Accredited Fellowships in India in Urologic Oncology and Gynaecologic Oncology. Contributed to Starting MCh Gynacologic Oncology in India.
- National Coordinator of the Committee for Making Recommendations About the Budgetary Allocation for Surgical Oncology Under the 11th Five-Year Plan Under NCCP.
- University-Recognized Teacher for MCh Surgical Oncology & DNB Surgical Oncology. Also a University Teacher for Fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology (MUHS).
- Working in the field of Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology for more than 35 years and have contributed significantly to the development of these specialties in India.
- Among the most experienced cancer surgeons in India and have a large experience in treating these cancers.
- Have been involved in development, standardization & popularization of all the latest “state of the art” surgical procedures pertaining to urologic & gynaecologic cancers in India.
- Co-ordinated the first trial with intravesical BCG in India and the first trial with Danish 1331 strain of BCG in the world. The findings of the study were hailed as “of major importance to world health”.
- Emphasis on personalized or individualized treatment with the aim of organ, function, fertility and quality of life preservation and reduction in morbidity.
- Proponent of evidence based multidisciplinary management, for optimizing outcomes.
- Urological cancers: Nephron sparing surgery for kidney cancer, multidisciplinary management including aggressive surgery for bladder cancer, robot assisted prostate cancer surgery, fertility preserving surgery for testicular cancer and organ preservation strategies in penile cancer.
- Gynaecological cancers: Radical hysterectomy for cervix cancer, ultraradical surgery for ovarian cancer (one of the very few centres in India doing this surgery), HIPEC, sentinel node biopsy with individualized surgery for endometrial (uterine) cancer, sentinel node biopsy & conservative surgery for vulvar cancer, exenterative surgery.
- More than 200 scientific publications based on large database of patients and outlining innovative & new approaches, mainly in peer-reviewed journals and 17 book chapters. Published the national level Management Guidelines for Urological cancers and Gynaecological cancers at Tata Memorial Hospital.
- Have conducted and participated in numerous clinical, epidemiological, and basic & translational research trials pertaining to urological and gynecological cancers.
- Formulated and published the first consensus and recommendations in the management of prostate cancer from India.
- On the Editorial Board of several journals and a reviewer for many more.
- Delivered 14 prestigious orations & keynote addresses. Delivered more than 500 lectures and moderated several symposia, panel discussions, and debates.
- Convener of Urologic Cancer Foundation
- Convener of Gynaecologic Oncology Academics & Learning (GOAL)
Blogs
Prostate Cancer: What is It & Types of Treatment?
Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar In Urological Cancer Program, Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care
Apr 24, 2023
Ovarian Cancer: The Critical Role of Testing
Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar In Nanavati Max Institute of Advanced Orthopaedics, Spine & Joint Care, Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, Gynaecological Oncology Program
Jul 01, 2023
Prioritizing Women Health: The Importance of Regular Check-ups and Screenings
Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar In Urological Cancer Program, Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, Gynaecological Oncology Program
Jul 01, 2023