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Dr. Vijaykumar D. K.

Head of Department | Clinical Professor, Department of Gynecological Oncology, School of Medicine, Kochi

Qualification: MS (Gen Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)

dkvijaykumar@aims.amrita.edu

Bio

Dr. D. K. Vijaykumar is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, leading the Gynecological Oncology Department at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. With extensive expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Vijaykumar has been instrumental in developing the breast and gynecologic oncology services at Amrita, making it one of the most advanced centers in India. His contributions include the introduction of the sentinel node program in breast cancer and some gynecologic cancers, offering breast conservation surgeries, and facilitating breast reconstruction. Dr. Vijaykumar is highly involved in training and research, having mentored many young surgeons and published more 50 research papers.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2017

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma. Evaluation of clinicopathological prognostic factors in 21 cases

Cite this Research Publication : K. Bagul, Rajanbabu, A., Ranganathan, V., Vijaykumar, D. K., Jose, A., Nair, I., and Pavithran, K., “Primary fallopian tube carcinoma. Evaluation of clinicopathological prognostic factors in 21 cases”, European Journal of Oncology, vol. 22, pp. 21-30, 2017.

Publisher : European Journal of Oncology

Year : 2017

Advanced Primary Epithelial Ovarian and Peritoneal Carcinoma-Does Diagnostic Accuracy of Preoperative CT Scan for Detection of Peritoneal Metastatic Sites Reflect into Prediction of Suboptimal Debulking? A Prospective Study.

Cite this Research Publication : K. Bagul, Vijaykumar, D. K., Rajanbabu, A., Antony, M. Aline, and Ranganathan, V., “Advanced Primary Epithelial Ovarian and Peritoneal Carcinoma-Does Diagnostic Accuracy of Preoperative CT Scan for Detection of Peritoneal Metastatic Sites Reflect into Prediction of Suboptimal Debulking? A Prospective Study.”, Indian J Surg Oncol, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 98-104, 2017.

Publisher : Indian J Surg Oncol

Year : 2016

Role of Axillary Ultrasound, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in clinically N0 Breast Cancer.

Cite this Research Publication : G. Goel, Janaki, P. D., Smitha, N. V., Anupama, R., P Sundaram, S., Nataraj, Y. S., and Vijaykumar, D. K., “Role of Axillary Ultrasound, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in clinically N0 Breast Cancer.”, Indian J Surg Oncol, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 407-412, 2016.

Publisher : Indian J Surg Oncol.

Year : 2016

Feasibility study of axillary reverse mapping lymphoscintigraphy in carcinoma breast: A concept toward preventing lymphedema.

Cite this Research Publication : S. J. Gandhi, Satish, C., Sundaram, P. Shanmuga, Subramanyam, P., and Vijaykumar, D. K., “Feasibility study of axillary reverse mapping lymphoscintigraphy in carcinoma breast: A concept toward preventing lymphedema.”, Indian J Nucl Med, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 9-13, 2016.

Publisher : Indian J Nucl Med

Year : 2014

Cancer burden and health systems in India 3: Delivery of affordable and equitable cancer care in India

Cite this Research Publication : C. S. Pramesh, Rajendra A. Badwe et al.,Cancer burden and health systems in India 3: Delivery of affordable and equitable cancer care in India.,Lancet Oncology, April 2014

Year : 2014

Evolution of surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in a dedicated gynaecologic oncology unit – seven year audit from a tertiary care centre in a developing country

Cite this Research Publication : Anupama Rajanbabu, Santhosh Kuriakose, Sheikh Zahoor Ahmad, Tejal Khadakban, Dhiraj Khadakban, R. Venkatesan and D. K.Vijaykumar. Evolution of surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian ca in a dedicated gynecologic oncology unit- seven year audit from a care centre in a developing country., Ecancer 2014.

Publisher : ecancermedicalscience

Year : 2014

Cancer research in India: National priorities, global results

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaykumar D. K.,Richard Sullivan, Rajendra A. Badwe et al. Cancer burden and health systems in India 2: Cancer research in India: national priorities, global results. Lancet Oncology April 2014.

Publisher : The Lancet Oncology

Year : 2013

The Significance of the Site of Origin in Primary Peritoneal Carcinosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review

Cite this Research Publication : Aa Rajanbabu, Ahmad, S. Zb, Vijaykumar, D. Ka, Pavithran, Kc, and Kuriakose, Sd, “The Significance of the Site of Origin in Primary Peritoneal Carcinosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review”, ecancermedicalscience, vol. 7, 2013.

Publisher : ecancermedicalscience

Year : 2013

Recent Advances in Granulosa Cell Tumor Ovary: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : V. Dab Kottarathil, Antony, M. Ac, Nair, I. Rd, and Pavithran, Ke, “Recent Advances in Granulosa Cell Tumor Ovary: A Review”, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 4, pp. 37-47, 2013.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2013

Factors Associated with Better Survival after Surgery in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

Cite this Research Publication : D. Khadakban, Gorasia-Khadakban, T., Vijaykumar, D. K., Pavithran, K., and Anupama, R., “Factors Associated with Better Survival after Surgery in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients”, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 4, pp. 52-58, 2013.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2013

Carcinosarcoma of the Uterus-A Single Institution Retrospective Analysis of the Management and Outcome and a Brief Review of Literature

Cite this Research Publication : R. Anupama, Kuriakose, S., Vijaykumar, D. K., Pavithran, K., Jojo, A., Indu, R. N., and Sheejamol V. S., “Carcinosarcoma of the Uterus-A Single Institution Retrospective Analysis of the Management and Outcome and a Brief Review of Literature”, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 4, pp. 222-228, 2013.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2013

Brain metastases in women with epithelial ovarian cancer: multimodal treatment including surgery or gamma-knife radiation is associated with prolonged survival

Cite this Research Publication : X. Niu, Rajanbabu, A., Delisle, M., Peng, F., Vijaykumar, D. K., Pavithran, K., Feng, Y., Lau, S., Gotlieb, W. H., and Press, J. Z., “Brain metastases in women with epithelial ovarian cancer: multimodal treatment including surgery or gamma-knife radiation is associated with prolonged survival”. 2013.

Year : 2013

Axillary reverse mapping using 99mTc sulphur colloid – A case illustration

Cite this Research Publication : S. Gandhi, Vijayakumar, D. K., ,, and P Sundaram, S., “Axillary reverse mapping using 99mTc sulphur colloid – A case illustration”, A case illustration Clinical NM, 2013.

Publisher : A case illustration Clinical NM

Year : 2013

Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor(GCT) – A Practical Approach: Research & Reviews

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaykumar D. K., Antony, M. Aline, “Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor(GCT) – A Practical Approach: Research & Reviews”, A Journal of Oncology and Hematology, vol. 2, 2013.

Year : 2012

Management of axilla in Breast Cancer: Reducing morbidity of axillary dissection

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaykumar D.K. Management of axilla in Breast Cancer: Reducing morbidity of axillary dissection., Research & Reviews: A Journal of Oncology and Hematology,2012.

Year : 2012

Malignancies during Pregnancy – A Case Series and a Brief Review of Literature

Cite this Research Publication : Anupama R, Sarah Thomas B, Wesley M, Pavithran K, Vijaykumar DK. "Malignancies during Pregnancy–A Case Series and a Brief Review of Literature". Research & Reviews: A Journal of Oncology and Hematology. 2012; 1 (2): 13-20.

Publisher : Research & Reviews: A Journal of Oncology and Hematology

Year : 2012

Geriatric oncology: The need for a separate subspecialty

Cite this Research Publication : D. Ka Vijaykumar, Anupama, Ra, Gorasia, T. Ka, Beegum, T. RaHaleema, and Gangadharan, Pb, “Geriatric oncology: The need for a separate subspecialty”, Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, vol. 33, pp. 134-136, 2012.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology

Year : 2011

Simultaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Cervix and Fallopian Tube; A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Sa Kuriakose, Rajan, Aa, Kottarathil, VaDehannathp, Ahmad, S. Za, and Sreehari, Sb, “Simultaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Cervix and Fallopian Tube; A Case Report”, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 2, pp. 176-177, 2011.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2011

Prevention of axiliary seroma by closure of axillary dead space after modified radical mastectomy – A prospective randomized trial

Cite this Research Publication : R. George, Sharma, S., Haji, A. G., and , “Prevention of axiliary seroma by closure of axillary dead space after modified radical mastectomy - A prospective randomized trial”, JK Practitioner, vol. 16, pp. 47-49, 2011.

Year : 2011

Is hysterectomy needed in ovarian cancer

Cite this Research Publication : Ka Chitrathara, Sheikh, Z. Aa, Vijaykumar, D. Ka, Kuriakose, Sb, Anupama, Rb, and Nandeesh, Ma, “Is hysterectomy needed in ovarian cancer”, Indian Journal of Cancer, vol. 48, pp. 471-476, 2011.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Cancer

Year : 2011

Benign metastasizing leiomyoma – Case report and review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : S. Z. Ahmad, Anupama, R., and Vijaykumar, D. K., “Benign metastasizing leiomyoma - Case report and review of literature”, European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 159, pp. 240-241, 2011.

Publisher : European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Year : 2011

Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyosarcomas After Laparoscopic " Myomectomy" and Morcellation

Cite this Research Publication : Ra Anupama, Ahmad, S. Za, Kuriakose, Sa, Vijaykumar, D. Ka, Pavithran, Kb, and Seethalekshmy, N. Vc, “Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyosarcomas After Laparoscopic " Myomectomy" and Morcellation”, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 18, pp. 386-389, 2011.

Publisher : Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Year : 2010

Neuroendocrine tumor of the vulva: a case report and review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Zahoor A. Sheikh, Indu Nair, D.K. Vijaykumar, Annie Jojo, M.Nandeesh. Neuroendocrine tumor of the vulva; a case report and review of literature, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics,2010.

Year : 2010

Study of Incidence of Lymphedema in Indian Patients Undergoing Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer

Cite this Research Publication : Pramod R. Pillai , Shekhar Sharma , Sheikh Zahoor Ahmed & D. K. Vijaykumar, “Study of Incidence of Lymphedema in Indian Patients Undergoing Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer”, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 1, pp. 263-269, 2010.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2010

Neuroendocrine tumor of vulva: A case report and review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Z. Aa Sheikh, Nair, Ib, Vijaykumar, D. Ka, Jojo, Ab, and Nandeesh, Ma, “Neuroendocrine tumor of vulva: A case report and review of literature”, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, vol. 6, pp. 365-366, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Year : 2009

Primary mammary small-cell carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Cite this Research Publication : Altaf Gauhar Haji, Shekhar Sharma, D.K.Vijaykumar, Poulome Mukherjee, R. Manoj Babu, K.Chitrathara. Primary Mammary Small Cell Carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature. IJMPO, 2009.

Year : 2009

Primary transitional cell carcinoma of the Fallopian tube in a premenopausal woman: A case report and review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Manoj Babu R., Altaf Gauhar Haji, Chitrathara K., Vijaykumar D.K., Jayeta Samanta, Hiran K.R. Primary Transitional cell carcinoma of the fallopian tube in a premenopausal woman: A case report and review of literature. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2009.

Year : 2009

Primary pancreatic lymphoma: Report of three cases with review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Altaf Gauhar Haji, Shekhar Sharma, K. Abdul Majeed, D.K.Vijaykumar, K. Pavithran, M.Dinesh. Primary Pancreatic lymphoma: Report of 3 cases with review of literature. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2009.

Year : 2009

Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma at Amrita Institute, Cochin, Kerala; A 4 Year Experience

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaykumar D.K., Chitrathara K.,.Shekhar Sharma, Pavithran K.,.Kishore Kumar. Epithelial ovarian carcinoma at Amrita Institute, Cochin, Kerala; A 4 year experience. IJMPO,Vol 30 Suppl.1,2009.

Year : 2009

A pilot study to assess the feasibility of evaluation of markers of response to chemotherapy at one day & 21 days after first cycle of chemotherapy in carcinoma of breast: A prospective non-randomized observational study

Cite this Research Publication : Sa Sharma, Hiran, K. Rb, Pavithran, Kc, and Vijaykumar, D. Ka, “A pilot study to assess the feasibility of evaluation of markers of response to chemotherapy at one day & 21 days after first cycle of chemotherapy in carcinoma of breast: A prospective non-randomized observational study”, World Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 7, 2009.

Publisher : World Journal of Surgical Oncology

Year : 2008

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Bladder Extrophy : A Case Report and Literature Review

Cite this Research Publication : Altaf Gauhar Haji, Chitrathara K., Shekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Gangadharan V.P. ,Squamous cell carcinoma in bladder extrophy - A case report and review of literature,Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 2008.

Year : 2008

Editorial: Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancers

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaykumar D.K., Editorial: Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancers. IJMPO, Vol. 29 No 4, 2008.

Year : 2008

Transfusion related acute lung injury presenting with acute dyspnoea: A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Shekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Altaf Gauhar Haji, Jerry Paul.Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury presenting with acute dyspnoea: a case report, J Med Case Reports, 2008.

Publisher : Journal of Medical Case Reports

Year : 2008

Irrigation-coupled bipolar cautery unit: A practical, economical, and simple version

Cite this Research Publication : Shekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Altaf Gauhar Haji, Shaji A.K., Irrigation coupled bipolar cautery unit: A practical, economic and simple version, Ind J Plastic Surg, 2008.

Year : 2007

Coexisting Carcinoma Cervix and Hydatidiform Mole-A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Robin George C., Shekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Altaf Gauhar Haji. Coexisting Carcinoma Cervix and Hydatidiform mole-A case report. IJMPO, 2007.

Year : 2007

Androgen secreting steroid cell tumor of the ovary in a young lactating women with acute onset of severe hyperandrogenism: a case report and review of literature

Cite this Research Publication : Shekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Altaf Gauhar Haji, Manoj Babu., Androgen secreting steroid cell tumor of the ovary in a young lactating women with acute onset severe hyperandrogenism, J Med Case Reports. 2007 .

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2007

Role of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Cite this Research Publication : hekhar Sharma, Vijaykumar D.K., Chithrathara K., Haji A.G., George R.C., Pavithran K. Role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: A retrospective comparison to primary surgery. Ind J Ped Med Onco,2007.

Year : 2007

Reconstruction of chest, abdominal walls and perineum

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaykumar D.K., Vijayaraghavan Sundeep. Reconstruction of chest, abdominal walls and perineum. Ind J Plast Surg, 2007.

Year : 2007

Sentinel Node Biopsy in Cervical Cancer – A Pilot Study

Cite this Research Publication : Manoj Babu, Chitrathara K., Vijaykumar D.K., Haji A.G. Sentinel Node biopsy in cervical cancer - A pilot study. ,Indian Journal Of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, 2007.

Year : 2004

Abdominoperenial resection and pelvic exenteration for carcinoma rectum

Cite this Research Publication : Unnikrishnan G., Puneet Dhar, Sanjay Bhat, D.K.Vijaykumar, Abdominoperenial resection and pelvic exenteration for carcinoma rectum, GI Surgery Annual Vol 11, 2004.

Year : 2002

Effect of Ultraviolet radiation and low-intensity laser in the healing of wounds in irradiated skin

Cite this Research Publication : Rajani V. Kanade, D.K.Vijaykumar, Thomas Cherian, Bahitha Uthup., Effect of Ultraviolet radiation and low-intensity laser in the healing of wounds in irradiated skin., Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal,Vol 20, 2002.

Year : 2000

Mandibular Splint: Correction of Jaw Deviation following Hemimandibulectomy

Cite this Research Publication : Karna R.K., Vijaykumar D.K., Kanade R.V., Cherian T., Mandibular Splint: Correction of Jaw Deviation following Hemimandibulectomy., Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ,2000.

Year : 2000

Our Experience with Platysma Myocutaneous flap in Head & Neck Reconstruction

Cite this Research Publication : T. Cherian, J. Kurian, D.K.Vijaykumar, R. Chittoria., Our Experience with Platysma Myocutaneous flap in Head & Neck Reconstruction, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ,2000.

Year : 1996

Plantar acral melanoma–an experience from a regional cancer centre, India.

Cite this Research Publication : D.K. Vijaykumar, R.Ravikannan, H.K.Chaturvedi. Plantar Acral Melanoma – An Experience from a Regional Cancer Centre India. Indian Journal of Cancer,1996.

Year : 1995

Ultra-sound evaluation of pelvic nodes in cervical cancer

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaykumar D.K., Prahlad S., Chaturvedi H.K., Ultra-sound evaluation of pelvic nodes in cervical cancer., Eur J Gynaecol Oncol, 1995.

Year : 1991

Salvage Surgery and Primary Reconstruction for Recurrent Oral Cancer Following Radical RT : An eight year experience

Cite this Research Publication : Thomas Cherian, Paul Sebastian, Iqbal Ahmed, K.L.Jayakumar, P. Sivaramakrishnan, Santhosh J. Abraham, D.K.Vijaykumar. Salvage Surgery and Primary Reconstruction for Recurrent Oral Cancer Following Radical RT : An eight year experience., Oral Oncology Vol.II, Proceedings of the International Congress on Oral Cancer, New Delhi, India, 1991.

Conference Proceedings

Year : 1992

Modified Neck Dissections in Salvage Surgery of Oral Cancers

Cite this Research Publication : D.K.Vijaykumar, T. Cherian, Paul Sebastian, I. Ahmed, S.J.Abraham, G.Jeevi., Modified Neck Dissections in Salvage Surgery of Oral Cancers, Proceeding of the IInd International Meet of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow ,1992

Area of Expertise
  • Breast and gynecologic cancers
  • Sentinel node program in breast and gynecologic cancers
  • Breast conservation surgeries
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Surgical oncology training
Qualification
  • MBBS: B.J. Medical College, Pune
  • MS (General Surgery): KEM Hospital, Pune
  • M.Ch Surgical Oncology: Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai
Work Experience
  • Consultant Oncosurgeon Apollo Hospital, Vijayawada, 3years
  • Senior Oncosurgeon Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 6 Years
  • Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, 21 years
  • Surgical Oncologist RCC Trivandrum, 2 years
  • Gynae Oncology Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 1 Year
Awards and Recognition
  • University First Rank in MS (General Surgery), Pune University
  • Introduced the sentinel node program in breast and gynecologic oncology at Amrita
  • Published more than research papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • Conducted fellowship programs in Gynecologic Oncology at Amrita
  • Examiner for MCh Surgical Oncology at the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
  • DNB Appraiser for Surgical Oncology, RCC Trivandrum.
  • External subject expert for selection of candidates for MCh Surgical Oncology and for interview for promotion of faculty in surgical oncology at RCC Trivandrum.
  • Reviewer for Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology.
  • Editorial Board Member of “Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology.”
  • Executive committee member of AOGIN India.
  • Life member in ISO, IACR, AOGIN India, AGOICON.
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