Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S. P.

Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S. P.

Introduction & Specialty

Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S. P. is an internationally acclaimed Gynecologic Oncologist, Robotic Oncosurgeon, and Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Specialist with over 30 years of experience in Gynecologic Oncology. He is recognized globally as a pioneer of robotic gynecologic cancer surgery, ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery (CRS), HIPEC, and PIPAC.

He currently serves as the Global Director of Aster International Institute of Oncology (AIIO) and holds the prestigious Bulkley-Barry-Cooper Professorship at King's Health Partners, London, UK. He has dedicated his career to advancing outcomes for women with ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and complex peritoneal malignancies.

Clinical Excellence

Performed over 9,500 complex robotic cancer surgeries and over 3,000 CRS-HIPEC procedures. Pioneer of PIPAC in India and leader in ovarian cancer, peritoneal metastases, CRS-HIPEC and advanced robotic oncology.

• Pioneer of PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) in India and one of the leading global authorities in intraperitoneal therapies.

• Established one of the largest referral centers for ovarian cancer, peritoneal metastases, CRS-HIPEC, and PIPAC in Asia.

• International mentor and trainer in robotic gynecologic oncology, advanced cytoreductive surgery, and peritoneal surface oncology.

Academic Leadership

• Editor-in-Chief, Springer Indian Journal of Gynecological Oncology (IJGO).

• Editor-in-Chief, Springer Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (IJSO).

• Reviewer and Editorial Board Member for multiple leading international oncology journals.

• Author and Editor of several internationally recognized textbooks, operative atlases, and educational resources in Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery, HIPEC, and Peritoneal Surface Oncology.

• More than 300 peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, and invited articles.

International Positions

• Secretary General – ISSPP (International Society for the Study of Pleura and Peritoneum).

• Honorary Secretary – ISPSM (Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy).

• Executive Council Member – PSOGI (Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International).

• Faculty Member – IGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society).

• Faculty Member – ASCO, ESMO, PSOGI, ESSO, AGOI, KAROS, SRS, and multiple international oncology societies.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Director of University-recognized Fellowship Programmes in:

  • Gynecologic Oncology

  • Robotic Oncosurgery

  • CRS-HIPEC & PIPAC

  • Breast Oncoplasty

  • Surgical Oncology




• Trained and mentored hundreds of surgeons and gynecologic oncologists across India, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

Global Academic Contributions

• Delivered over 1,000 invited keynote lectures, presidential orations, and faculty presentations across major international congresses.

• Invited faculty at IGCS, ASCO, ESMO, PSOGI, ESSO, SGO, BGCS, KAROS, SRS, and numerous world congresses.

• Principal investigator and collaborator in multiple international ovarian cancer, robotic surgery, CRS-HIPEC, and translational oncology research programs.

Awards & Recognition

• Recipient of the prestigious Dr. D. D. Patel Gold Medal in Surgical Oncology.

• Gujarat University Gold Medalist in MCh Surgical Oncology.

• Dronacharya Award for Excellence in Teaching.

• Times Healthcare Excellence Award in Oncology.

• International Lifetime Achievement Recognition for Contributions to Robotic Oncology and Peritoneal Surface Malignancy.

• Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of robotic and peritoneal surface oncology in India.

Areas of Expertise

Ovarian Cancer • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) • HIPEC • PIPAC • Peritoneal Surface Malignancy • Robotic Gynecologic Oncology • Endometrial Cancer • Cervical Cancer • Sentinel Node Surgery • Precision Oncology • Advanced Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery