Dr.  Pavan Sugoor is an accomplished Surgical Oncologist, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India. He completed his M.S. in General Surgery in 2009, securing 3rd rank in the final university examination. He went on to obtain his M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology from the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. one of India’s premier cancer centres, where he received advanced training in oncologic surgery and completed MCh certification. 

Dr. Pavan Sugoor has further pursued specialized training in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, with a predominant focus on Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Breast and Oncoplasty. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to clinical practice, research, and surgical education, advancing the field of surgical oncology through innovation and dedication to patient care.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Ranked 3rd in final university examination in M.S. General Surgery (2009)

• First prize in oral presentations at major surgical conferences:

  • ASI State Chapter, Bangalore (2006) – “Blunt abdominal trauma outcomes”

  • ASICON, Orissa (2007) – “Stapled hemorrhoidectomy” and “Central venous access”

Publications & Scholarly Contributions:

• Authored 37 publications indexed in PubMed, reflecting significant contributions to surgical oncology research.

• Edited book chapters in the “Atlas of Operative Surgical Oncology” (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2017):

  • Colectomy (pp.151–155)

  • Gastrectomy (pp.165–173)

Research Contributions:

Assoc. Prof. Sugoor leads multiple ongoing clinical and translational research projects, including:

• Molecular and microbiome profiling of drug-resistant signet ring cell colorectal carcinoma

• Multicenter trials on stoma closure timing and gastric adenocarcinoma treatment strategies

• Implementation and assessment of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs in colorectal surgery

• Studies on the impact of diabetes and anesthetic techniques on cancer outcomes

Eligibility for Best Academician Award

Assoc. Prof. Pavan Sugoor demonstrates outstanding academic excellence, research productivity, and clinical expertise, making him highly eligible for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels. His contributions in surgical oncology education, mentorship, publications, and pioneering clinical research exemplify the qualities recognized by this award.