Dr Suraj Manjunath is a trusted specialist for GI and abdominal cancer surgery in Bangalore, practicing as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals. He provides comprehensive GI and abdominal cancer treatment for malignancies affecting the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Explore our dedicated sub-sections below to find clear information on specific digestive tract conditions.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a GI (gastrointestinal) cancer, I understand how worrying this can feel.
There are often many questions at once. What exactly is the diagnosis? Does surgery help? Is robotic or laparoscopic surgery possible? Which specialist should you consult?
I am Dr. Suraj Manjunath, a Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore, associated with Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road and Apollo Hospitals, Sarjapur Road.
My work includes GI cancer surgery in Bangalore using robotic, laparoscopic, minimally invasive and open surgical techniques, depending on what is safest and most appropriate for each patient.
My goal is to guide you with clarity, honesty and a treatment plan that fits your specific condition. We will walk through this together, step by step.
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Patients may notice difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, weight loss, chest discomfort or repeated vomiting. Treatment may involve a combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery depending on the stage and location of the tumor.
Careful planning is important because not every patient needs the same sequence of treatment.Please review the Esophageal cancer surgery page for more information.
Some patients are diagnosed only after endoscopy and biopsy. Surgery is often an important part of treatment, but the exact plan depends on how deep the tumor is and whether other treatment is needed first.
You can explore the dedicated stomach cancer surgery page for more detailed guidance.
In many patients, surgery plays a central role. Depending on the case, laparoscopic, robotic or open colon cancer surgery may be considered.
Please see the related colon cancer page for condition-specific details.
The aim is not only cancer control, but also preservation of function wherever safely possible.
You may wish to visit the rectal cancer surgery page for a deeper explanation.
Treatment depends on the number of lesions, the part of the liver involved, liver function, and the nature of the tumor. Surgery is suitable in selected cases and must be planned very carefully.
The liver cancer surgery page can help you understand this further.
Not every pancreatic tumor is cancerous, and not every patient is immediately suitable for surgery. When surgery is indicated, it is often major surgery that must be timed and planned well.
Please review the pancreatic tumor cancer page for more information.
The first step is understanding exactly what the disease is. This may involve:
Once we know the diagnosis, the next step is staging. Staging means understanding how advanced the cancer is. Has it remained localized? Has it involved nearby structures? Has it spread elsewhere? This information is essential because it directly affects whether surgery is the first step, one part of treatment, or not the immediate step at all.
In many cases, treatment planning is multidisciplinary. That means the surgical oncologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, radiologist, pathologist and other specialists may all contribute to deciding the best sequence of care.Â
Surgery is often central to GI cancer treatment in Bangalore, but may not always be the first step. My focus is always to make the plan logical, safe and tailored for the best cancer outcome.
Depending on the case, GI cancer surgery in Bangalore may be performed using robotic, laparoscopic, minimally invasive or open techniques. Robotic and laparoscopic approaches may be suitable in selected patients, but not in all. Open surgery remains important in many complex cancers. My focus is always on safe cancer surgery and good long-term outcomes, not just smaller cuts.
I currently consult at:
This center provide access to comprehensive cancer care within a well-equipped hospital environment, supporting multidisciplinary treatment, investigations, and post-operative care when required.
Consultation timings and appointment details can be arranged through phone or WhatsApp for convenience.
This page has been written and medically reviewed under the guidance of Dr. Suraj Manjunath, Senior Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
The information has been reviewed for medical accuracy, patient clarity, and relevance to cancer surgery decision-making. Cancer treatment is always personalized and depends on factors such as the type of cancer, stage or spread of disease, overall health, co-morbidities, test results, and treatment goals.
The information is meant for patient education and should not replace an in-person consultation, diagnosis or personalized treatment plan.
Consultation Locations: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road & Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
Last reviewed: May 2026
