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Overview
Dr. Abhimanyu Rao Kadapathri is a distinguished head and neck surgical oncologist with 8+ years of core oncology experience, specializing in advanced techniques to treat complex head and neck cancers. A pioneer in functional reconstruction for oral cancers, he employs state-of-the-art approaches like JIAD (Jaw-in-a-Day) and SICS (Single Incision Commando Surgery), prioritizing minimal access surgeries, scarless procedures, and optimal cosmesis.
Renowned for integrating LASER-based voice preservation and nerve monitoring in oncological resections, Dr. Kadapathri combines precision surgery with microvascular reconstruction to restore form and function. His practice emphasizes patient-centric care, rapid recovery, and innovative solutions for improved quality of life. Dr. Kadapathri advocates a multidisciplinary, organ-preservation approach, blending oncology expertise with aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. His techniques prioritize minimal scarring, voice preservation, and swift recovery, ensuring holistic care for cancer survivors.
Experience
• Over 7 Years of Clinical Experience and Counting…
• Formerly at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Bengaluru
• Member FHNO, IFHNOS & INMS
Memberships
Member FHNO, IFHNOS & INMS
Awards
● Healthcare Icon (Jharkhand) – Times of India (2022) for highest number of cancer surgeries in one year
● PMJAY Excellence Award (2022) for highest cancer cases operated under Ayushman Bharat
● Gold Medal, AOICON 2021 for best research paper
● Invited speaker/panelist at ASCO, IFHNOS, and AOCMF conferences
Research and Publication
1. kadapathri a, shandilya v, singh k. ‘chipmunk facies’ in treated post-covid rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis cases. ENT India. 2021 Oct.
2. glasbey j, ademuyiwa ao, adisa a, et al. (including kadapathri a). Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Oct;22(11):1505-17.
3. munnangi a, kadapathri a, pillai v, subramaniam n. Should radiological staging of advanced buccal mucosa cancer preclude curative intent treatment? Indian J Surg Oncol. 2021 Mar;12(1):45-52.
4. kadapathri a, chaudhary s, thomas l, et al. Immunotherapy for head and neck cancer – the current scenario. South Asian J Cancer. 2021 Jan;10(1):12-18.
5. kadapathri a, munnangi a, hedne n, et al. An insight into pharyngeal closure techniques during a laryngectomy. Head Neck. 2020 Jun;42(6):1230-38.
6. kadapathri a, prasad kc, mohiyuddin sma, et al. Frontal sinus inverted papilloma: osteoplastic flap approach. J Laryngol Otol. 2020 Oct;134(10):910-15.
7. kadapathri a, krishna p. Mediastinal tracheostomy – a review. Indian J Otolaryngol. 2020 Aug;72(3):1-7.
Special Interests
● JIAD (Jaw-in-a-Day) and SICS (Single Incision Commando Surgery)
● Nerve monitoring-guided oncologic resections
● LASER-based voice preservation surgeries
● Scarless thyroidectomy (transoral/transaxillary)
● Skull base tumor management
● Microvascular reconstruction (free flaps)
List of Conditions Treated
- Oral, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers
- Thyroid/parathyroid tumors | Skull base lesions
- Salivary gland disorders | Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
- Complex neck metastases | Airway reconstruction
