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Nitin Singhal
Born18 August 1984
India
NationalityIndian
EducationMBBS – GMC Nagpur; MS – PGIMS Rohtak; MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Tata Memorial Centre
OccupationSurgical Oncologist
Employer(s)Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad
Known forRobotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, HIPEC, Peritoneal Surface Oncology

Dr. Nitin Singhal (born 18 August 1984) is an Indian surgical oncologist specializing in robotic surgery, minimally invasive cancer surgery, and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). He is Director of Surgical Oncology at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, and Founder of Compass Cancer Care. Dr. Singhal is notable for complex cancer surgeries and is widely recognized for initiating advanced HIPEC treatments in Western India.

Education

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Dr. Singhal received his MBBS degree from Government Medical College, Nagpur, followed by an MS in General Surgery from PGIMS, Rohtak, and an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Career

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Dr. Singhal has held significant roles at Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai), Fortis Escorts Hospital (Faridabad), Jindal Hospital (Hisar), Apollo Hospital (Ahmedabad), and Marengo CIMS Hospital. Currently, he is at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, where he directs the Surgical Oncology department.

Notable Work

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Dr. Singhal is recognized for several high-profile surgeries extensively covered by national media, including: - Removing the world's largest Wilms tumor (3.1 kg) from a child. - Full tongue reconstruction using thigh tissues. - Surgical treatment of rare pheochromocytoma in an international patient. - Innovative procedures involving robotic-assisted surgeries and HIPEC. In February 2022, a 56-year-old woman from Gujarat underwent surgery to remove a 47 kg retroperitoneal leiomyoma, one of the largest non-ovarian tumors reported in India, performed by a team including surgical oncologist Dr. Nitin Singhal.

Research & Publications

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Dr. Singhal has published extensively on topics including rare cancers, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and advanced oncology treatments. Selected publications include: - [Role of Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS) in Varicose Veins](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257777935) - [PTFE Patch Saphenoplasty in Varicose Veins](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271742508) - [Extrarenal Rhabdoid Tumor](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274953686) - [Malignant Salivary Gland Tumours in Children](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275527788) - [Restaging Rectal Cancer Post-Neoadjuvant Therapy](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281247527) - [Systemic Therapy in Anorectal Melanomas](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314016780) - [Quadriplegia due to Abiraterone-induced Hypokalemia](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334895248) - [Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection in Rectal Cancers](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340236308) - [Metastatic Anorectal Melanomas –Systemic Therapy](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321996233) - [Clinical outcomes in Pediatric Tumors](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6699226/)

Public Engagement

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Dr. Singhal frequently contributes to awareness campaigns, including: - Authoring articles like "Colorectal cancer is preventable" for the Times of India Blogs. - Featured expert commentary for World Cancer Day initiatives.

Awards & Recognition

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- Times Healthcare Leaders Award 2024 (Times of India) - Healthcare Achievers Award 2023 (Worldwide Achievers) - Most Trusted Surgical Oncologist (Asia-GCC Awards 2023) - India Book of Records – Largest Wilms Tumor Removal

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- [ResearchGate Profile](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nitin-Singhal) - [PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Nitin+Singhal) - [Medical Dialogues Profile](https://medicaldialogues.in/author/dr-nitin-singhal)

References

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1. "Woman shrinks after tumor removal," Times of India. [Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/woman-shrinks-to-49kg-after-losing-47kg-tumor/articleshow/89576362.cms) 2. "Tongue reconstruction," NDTV. [Link](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/doctors-reconstruct-tongue-with-flesh-from-thigh-1628267) 3. "Rare tumor surgery," Indian Express. [Link](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/mozambique-national-successfully-operated-for-pheochromocytoma-8935537/) 4. "World Cancer Day expert panel," Tribune India. [Link](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/united-by-unique-expert-advice-on-personalized-cancer-care-for-world-cancer-day-2025/) 5. "Top cancer experts," Hindustan Times. [Link](https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/wisdom-and-hope-top-cancer-experts-on-world-cancer-day-2024-101706709620792.html)