10TH Edition
WORLD CANCER CONGRESS - 2027
13TH - 14TH MARCH, 2027
VENUE: MUMBAI, MAHARASTRA, INDIA
THEME:"EARLY DETECTION, SCREENING AND CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES"
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Dr. Ramakant. K. Deshpande is one of India’s most respected and internationally renowned Cancer Surgeons, widely known for his pioneering work in the field of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology. With over four decades of medical excellence, he has played a transformative role in advancing cancer care in India.
Dr. Deshpande is the Promoter-Director and Executive Chairman of the Asian Institute of Oncology and Director of the Asian Cancer Foundation, Mumbai. He is also the Chairman of ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital and has been instrumental in building world-class yet affordable cancer care facilities.
Introduced Thoracoscopic surgery in India and established minimally invasive thoracoscopy for thoracic cancers such as lung, oesophageal, and mediastinal tumours.
From 1982 onwards, he popularized thoracoscopy through lectures, live demonstrations, and clinical practice.
Pioneered advanced surgeries for upper oesophageal carcinoma and established the Department of Robotic Surgery at ACI Mumbai in 2015.
Honored by the President of India for outstanding contributions to medicine and oncology.
Author of 50+ publications and contributor to the Textbook of Cancer published by the National Book Trust.
Recipient of numerous lifetime honors including awards from Indian National Critical Care Society, Zee Maaza TV, and others.
With over 40 years of experience, Dr. R. K. Deshpande continues to inspire generations of doctors and healthcare leaders. His vision remains focused on innovation, ethics, and patient-centric cancer care.
