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Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology commissioned the state-of-the-art machine, the laser guarded Image guided Radiation therapy (IGRT) and respiratory gating along with IMRT-the intensity modulated radiation therapy, one of its own in the Asia in 2007.This highly specialized department provides services to the treatment of Brain, Head and Neck, Thoracic, Abdominal, Genito-urinary and Extremity tumors. The facility was upgraded to VMAT (Volumetric modulated Arc Therapy- Rapid Arc) in February 2013.

The second linear accelerator machine, Versa HD -Stereotactic Precision Radiotherapy unit (Triple F) was inaugurated on 6th February 2017. Featuring high precision beam shaping and tumor targeting, Versa HD is designed with new capabilities to provide a faster and more accurate treatment for a wider range of cancers. Versa HD offers both conventional and stereotactic treatments. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) are important alternatives to invasive surgery, especially for patients who are unable to undergo surgery and for tumors and abnormalities that are hard to reach and located close to vital organs.

Brachytherapy – internal radiation therapy Bangalore

Brachytherapy is commonly used as an effective treatment for cervical, prostate, breast, head & neck and skin cancer and can also be used to treat tumors in many other body sites. Brachytherapy can be used alone or in combination with external radiation therapy. As the radiation sources can be precisely positioned at the tumor treatment site, brachytherapy enables a high dose of radiation to be applied to a small area. We offer MRI based volume optimized intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer using MRI compatible applicators.-Treatment we offer are –ICBT , ISBT , SORBO , ILRT.

Total Skin Electron Radiation Therapy (TSET) Bangalore

Total Skin Electron Radiation Therapy (TSET) in Bangalore at Vydehi, a specialized treatment for lymphoma where the entire skin is treated with electrons. The technique is time consuming to develop and carry out on routine basis. A rigorous quality assurance program needs to be the part of treatment and hence it is being offered at very few selected centers including ours.

VYDEHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTRE, BANGALORE

DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY

LIST OF FULL TIME TEACHING FACULTIES

Month and Year of submission of details : 05.09.2025(5th September 2025)

SL.NO	FACULTY NAME	AEBAS ATTEND.ID	MEDICAL REGISTRATION NO.	PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)	DEPARTMENT	DESIGNATION	NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT	TOTAL TEACHING EXP.
1.	Dr Geeta Narayanan	40115218	37870	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Professor HOD	Permanent	27Years 11Months
2.	Dr Arpitha S	72567762	80790	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Professor	Permanent	11Years 2Months
3.	Dr Rajesh J	13359932	23870	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Associate Professor	Permanent	9Years 7Months
4.	Dr Pranitha S L	29776406	119229	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Assistant Professor	Permanent	6Years 9Months
5.	Dr Kashyap M	84927575	121767	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Senior Resident	Permanent	4Years 11Months
6.	Dr Sushmitha K Thomas	66050434	130587	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Senior Resident	Permanent	4Years 8Months
7.	Dr Mubeen Kouser S	21796294	106237	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Senior Resident	Permanent	3Years 1Months
8.	Dr Yuvaraj U	84242994	137791	MBBS,MD	Radiation Oncology	Senior Resident	Permanent	3Years 1Months
9.	Dr Irene Elizabeth Kurian	75834916	141089	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	3Years 5Months
10.	Dr Dhanya Susan Jacob	49028903	139254	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	3Years 5Months
11.	Dr Erigizza Sandhya Rani	77999298	157976	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	3Years 4Months
12.	Dr Rao Valaulikar Shivam Alias Shivrai Yeshwant	97375956	4786	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
13.	Dr Kamakshi Subashree S	96783573	147016	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
14.	Dr Divya Priya	95714473	140192	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
15.	Dr Sachin S	90326136	141239	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
16.	Dr Sahana Hazare N	88693572	156153	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
17.	Dr Pratyusha Sri Sai Palacholla	85847298	161938	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
18.	Dr Aradhana Mohan	80547099	73594	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
19.	Dr Namratha K	79235578	129733	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
20.	Dr Raghu H D	77818400	149119	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
21.	Dr Ankita Singh	63523816	149182	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
22.	Dr Shravya Reddy D	58180056	160076	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
23.	Dr Mahesh M Sonar	56840268	131171	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
24.	Dr Tatavarthy Divya	46444741	APMC/FMR/1189 79	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
25.	Dr G Annapurna	37332125	162587	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
26.	Dr Kiran S M	18383562	161663	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
27.	Dr Naresh R Shastri	14928406	155192	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
28.	Dr Vummidisingh Mukta Naidu	9394833	141171	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	1Years 10Months
29.	Dr Sakshi Priya Dewangan	73505616	C G MC 9889/2020	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
30.	Dr Arora Kanakadeepsing Rajendrasing	53685808	116615	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
31.	Dr Sindhu K R	52457206	26329	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
32.	Dr Shetty Nidhi Ravindra	32631127	2019/03/0968	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	8Months
33.	Dr Meghana Hanumanthappa Sujatha	26295416	155751	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	7Months
34.	Dr Rodhe B	13610728	132479	MBBS	Radiation Oncology	Junior Resident	Permanent	7Months

Radiotherapy Treatment Services

3-Dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT)

In 3DCRT, a computed tomography (CT) scan is used to design a radiation therapy treatment. The CT scans help us determine the radiation target volumes and critical structures. The radiation beams from different directions are designed to match the shape of the tumour. This helps to deliver a conformal dose of radiation to the tumour while sparing the normal tissue surrounding the tumour as much as possible. Different cancer types have seen improved outcomes from 3D conformal radiation therapy, including brain cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.

Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT & VMAT)

IMRT uses advanced computer programs to calculate and deliver radiation to cancer cells. We recommend it for tumours that are located close to critical organs and tissues in the body. Using this method, higher and more effective doses of radiation can be given while limiting damage to the healthy tissues and organs. It also increases the chance for a cure and lessens the likelihood of side effects. The sites where IMRT is preferred are prostate, head and neck, lung, brain, and gastrointestinal. VMAT is another latest technology that has revolutionised radiation therapy. The technology improves dose conformity while significantly shortening treatment times. It delivers treatments two to eight times faster than other dynamic treatments available to date. It also increases precision – creating a winning combination that enables physicians to improve caring standards and treat more patients.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRS & SBRT)

Traditional forms of radiation therapy expose extensive areas of normal tissue to unnecessary radiation. This leads to unacceptable side effects, especially in critical areas like the brain and lungs. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body radiation therapy (SBRT) are advanced and modernised forms of radiation therapy. They help to deliver high dose radiation to a small, focused area. It minimises the effect on nearby organs and reduces treatment-related side effects. SRS and SRBT are a boon, especially for patients who cannot undergo surgery and for tumours and abnormalities located close to vital organs. SRS delivers a great dose of radiation on a single day. SBRT has a fractionated treatment schedule. SRS is used to treat brain tumours, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and functional disorders. SBRT is used to treat malignant small-to-medium size tumours in lungs, liver, spine, prostate, etc. One more benefit of these treatments over conventional radiation treatment is that the treatment durations are much shorter. Where two-year success rates for regular treatment vary from 30 to 40 per cent, the success rates for SBRT range from 80 to 90 percent in some tumours.

Image-Guided Radiation Treatment (IGRT)

Our centre was the first to launch laser guarded image-guided radiation therapy in Southeast Asia. Using Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) during radiation therapy improves the precision and accuracy of treatment delivery. At Vydehi, we use cone-beam CT (CBCT). We use CBCT with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), SRS, or SBRT, an advanced mode of high-precision radiotherapy.

Respiratory gating

Vydehi was the first to commission respiratory gating in India. The real-time Position Management™ (RPM) system allows clinicians to correlate tumour position in relation to the patient’s respiratory cycle. The system measures the patient’s respiratory pattern and range of motion using an infrared tracking camera and a reflective marker to display them as a waveform. Then the gating thresholds are set when the tumour is in the desired portion of the respiratory cycle. These thresholds determine when the gating system turns the treatment beam on and off. The RPM system facilitates the treatment of the lungs, liver, and pancreas, and helps minimise the dose to the heart in breast treatments.

Total skin electron radiation therapy (TSET): This treatment is delivered to a type of lymphoma. The entire skin is treated with electrons. The technique is time-consuming to develop and carry out routinely. A rigorous quality assurance program needs to be the part of treatment. Hence, it is being offered at very few selected centres.

Brachytherapy

Radiotherapy, where a sealed radiation source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment, is brachytherapy. Oncologists commonly use it as an effective treatment for cervical, prostate, breast, head & neck, and skin cancer. It can also treat tumours in many other body sites. Brachytherapy can be used alone or in combination with external radiation therapy. As we can precisely position the radiation sources at the tumour treatment site, brachytherapy enables a high dose of radiation to be applied to a small area.

Vydehi is one of the very few centres in the country that offers MRI based volume optimised intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer using MRI compatible applicators.

Radiological Safety Affairs

Medical use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment has proven to be immensely beneficial to the society at large. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore is licensed to operate various x-ray and gamma ray radiation generating equipments.

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The institute is governed by the regulations stipulated by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai. The Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004 [AE(RP)R-2004], promulgated under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, provides the legal framework for the safe handling of radiation generating equipment (in this context – X-ray equipment). As per Rule 3 of AE(RP)R-2004 it is mandatory for all the manufacturers/Suppliers/Users of x-ray equipment, to obtain requisite ‘License’ from AERB for carrying out any of the above activities.

The Department of Radiation Oncology has Mega Voltage X-ray Medical Linear Accelerators: 2Nos; Gamma Radioactive source Brachytherapy: 1No and CT simulator: 1No. There are 29 diagnostic x-ray equipments housed in various approved locations in Department of Radiology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Urology, Neurosurgery and Dental.

The staff working in radiation area are enrolled in Personal Monitoring Services (PMS), as per the regulations stipulated by AERB, Mumbai.

DIRECTOR, VIMS & RC is the licensee for all regulatory affairs. The designated Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) of the institute is Dr. S. Sowmya Narayanan. Institute has Radiation Safety Committee in place with Director as Chairman of the committee, RSO as Secretary of the committee. Members of the committee are all the HoDs using Radiation Generating equipment’s.

The Department of Surgical Oncology conducts major cancer surgeries and related reconstructions. Experienced cancer surgeons, supported by cutting-edge equipment and top-notch infrastructure, have performed a wide range of extensive and complex cancer surgeries.

The department offers a wide range of surgical procedures to patients, including:

Major Head and neck resections such as Skull Base surgeries, Laryngeal-Conservative surgeries, and Microvascular reconstructions.
Breast cancer surgeries including Breast Conservation Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies, Mammographic Wire Localization, and Partial/ Whole Breast Reconstructive procedures.
Thoracic Oncology surgeries, including all Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection and Esophagectomies
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries, including Sphincter-Preserving surgeries for rectal cancers and laparoscopic surgeries.
Hepatobiliary cancer surgeries, including Whipples procedure and Major Liver Resections.
Genitourinary cancer surgeries, including endoscopic procedures and continent urinary diversions.
Limb Salvage Surgeries for extremity sarcomas
Full range of Gynaecological Oncology procedures.
Supportive Oncology surgeries such as Chemoport placement, PICC lines, tracheostomies, and biopsies.
Full range of Fiberoptic and Rigid endoscopies.

Infrastructure

Fully equipped Operation Theatres
Round-the-clock Intensive Care and Blood Bank facilities.
Facilities for Upper GI scope, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, and Cystoscopy.
Facilities for Laparoscopic surgery.
Comprehensive rehabilitation facilities
Accommodation options include wards, Twin-sharing rooms, Single rooms, Deluxe rooms and Suites.