Dr Syam Vikram is a highly qualified and experienced Senior Consultant and HOD in Surgical Oncology, currently serving at Mvr Cancer Centre and Research Institute since 2017. With a vast experience of over a decade in the field of surgical oncology, he has established himself as a renowned expert in his field.
He has a commendable educational background, having completed his FEBS, DrNB, DNB, and MBBS qualifications. Prior to join MVRCCRI, he served as a Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Aster Medcity.
Dr Syam’s clinical interests are diverse and range from Upper GI Oncology, Pancreatic Cancers, Gynaecologic Oncology, to Laparoscopic and Robotic Procedures. He has a passion for treating complex cases and finding innovative solutions to challenging problems. His expertise in these areas has earned him a reputation as a skilled and dedicated surgeon.
Dr. Syam is originally from Alappuzha. Besides his outstanding medical skills, Dr. Syam Vikram is also known for his artistic talents. He is also a talented poet and enjoys writing poems in his free time.
Profile
Work Experience
Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology & HOD Mvr Cancer Centre and Research Institute
Consultant in Surgical Oncology, Aster Medcity – Ernakulam, July 2014 – April 2017
Associate Professor Malabar Cancer Centre – Thalassery, Kerala, Jul 2013 – June 2014
Assistant Professor Malabar Cancer Centre – Thalassery, Kerala, Mar 2011 – Jul 2013
Dnb Trainee in Surgical Oncology Regional Cancer Centre – Trivandrum, Kerala, Mar 2008 – Mar 2011
Senior Resident Regional Cancer Centre – Trivandrum, Kerala, Apr 2007 – May 2008
Assistant Professor Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences – Ernakulam, Kerala, Jun 2006 -Mar 2007
Clinical interest
Upper GI Oncology
Pancreatic Cancers
Gynecologic Oncology
Laparoscopic / Robotic Procedures
Publications
Ruptured Mycotic Aneurysm of Peroneal Artery – European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.Vol.30, Issue 3, Sept 2005, page 327
Gastric Carcinoma – A rare presentation – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (October–December 2010) 1(4):346–348
Radiation-induced extra- osseous osteosarcoma – A case report and review of literature – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. December 2013,Volume 4, Issue 4, page 374-377
Experience with Breast Conservative surgery in a Tertiary Cancer Centre in rural south India – Indian Journal of Cancer, Vol 50, Page 59, Nov 2013.
“Unique surgical issues in the management of a giant retroperitoneal schwannoma and brief review of literature,” Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2014, Article ID 781347, March 2014
Pelvic Exenteration: Experience from a Rural Cancer Center in Developing World – International Journal of Surgical Oncology 2015:729658 · January 2015
Clinico-pathological Study of Limb Salvage Surgery for Osteosarcoma: Experience in a Rural Cancer Center – Indian J Surg Oncol , DOI 10.1007/s13193-016-0547-8, 2016
Giant Dumbell Liposarcoma Thigh Extending to the Retroperitoneum – The Ideal Surgical Approach and Reconstruction- A case report and Review of Literature- International Journal of Science and Research, ISSN(online): 2319-7064 , 2015:6.391
Sentinel Lymph node Biopsy by Lymphatic Flare Technique: a Feasibility Study – “The FLAIR is in the FLARE” – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, June 2022
Cytoreductive Surgery With or Without HIPECin the Management of Peritoneal Dissemination from Rare Histological Subtypes of Ovaran Cancer – a Retrospective Study by INDEPSO – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, August 2022
A Descriptive Analysis of patients undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery for first Peritoneal Recurrence from Adult Granulosa cell Tumor: Focus on Disease Distribution, Morphology of Peritoneal Disease and the role of HIPEC – A retrospective study by INDEPSO – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, September 26, 2022. Doi.org/10.1007/s13193-022-01651-2
Education
Fellow Of The European Board Of Surgery (FEBS) In Surgical Oncology – 2022
DrNB Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre – Trivandrum , December 2011
DNB General Surgery: Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences, – Ernakulum , December 2006
MBBS: Mysore University, January 1999
Achievements
Best paper award for ‘Occult malignancy in Idiopathic DVT’ at KASICON 2005 (Annual Conference, Association of Surgeons of India, Kerala State Chapter)
Best poster award for ‘Gastric Carcinoma – A rare presentation’ at KASICON 2005 (Annual Conference, Association of Surgeons of India, Kerala State Chapter)
First prize – Radiology Quiz competition, ASI Kerala Chapter Annual CME
program at Kottayam 2004
Second prize – Surgical Quiz competition, ASI Kerala Chapter Peripheral meet at Thrissur 2005
Second prize – Surgical Quiz competition, ASI Kerala Chapter Annual Conference at Kozhikode 2005
Second prize – Surgical Quiz competition, ASI Kerala Chapter Annual Conference at Kochi 2006
Best paper award for Efficacy of Contrast Enhanced MRI, of Clinically Negative Axilla, in Early Breast Cancer: A non-invasive axillary staging – Paper presented in at KASICON 2012 (Annual Conference, Association of Surgeons of India, Kerala State Chapter)
First prize –Quiz competition on Breast Cancer, Conference on ‘Breast Cancer-Current Trends and Future Directions’, Calicut February 2013
Second Prize for Poster- ‘Systematic Lymph node dissection in Interval cytoreduction-A feasibility Study’ at International conference organized by Regional Cancer centre and National Cancer Centre, Singapore, 15th and 16th March 2013,Trivandrum
First prize for Poster – Efficacy of Contrast Enhanced MRI, of Clinically Negative Axilla, in Early Breast Cancer: A non-invasive axillary staging at National Coference , Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Adayar , Chennai September 2014
Second prize –Quiz competition at National Coference , Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Adayar , Chennai September 2014
MV RAGHAVAN
The Visionary
Respectfully called MVR, the late MV Raghavan was one of the revolutionary leaders of the Communist movement in Kerala. Born in an ordinary family in Pappinissery, Kannur, his political life began in his early teens. He served two terms as Minister of Co-operation and Ports in Kerala during 1991-1996 and 2001-2006. MVR revolutionized the co-operative sector by taking the people-powered movement to healthcare and education in the State. MV Raghavan realized the role of the co-operative movement in social development and job creation and he was instrumental in setting up various institutions in the state.
