Academic & Research Excellence
Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar - Textbook Author • 40+ Publications • World-Class Training
Comprehensive Management of Head and Neck Cancer
Co-Editor
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers • 632 Pages • 2021
A definitive reference guide for head and neck oncology, co-edited with leading experts. This comprehensive textbook covers surgical techniques, treatment protocols, and evidence-based management strategies for head and neck cancers.
40+
Published Papers
8
Countries Trained
4
Pioneering Firsts
Pioneering Achievements
India's First TORS Total Laryngectomy
Led India's first Transoral Robotic Surgery assisted Total Laryngectomy
World's First Endo-Robotic Surgery
Member of world's first Endo-Robotic surgery team
First Tracheal Transplant in India
Part of the team that performed India's first tracheal transplant
First Laryngeal Reinnervation in Tamil Nadu
Team Leader for the first and second Non-Selective Laryngeal Reinnervation surgeries performed in Tamil Nadu
Elite Qualifications
MCh (Master of Chirurgiae)
Head and Neck Surgery
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
ASOHNS Clinical Fellowship
Robotic Surgery & Head & Neck Surgery
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia
FEB-ORL HNS
European Board Fellowship
European Union of Medical Specialists
MS (ENT) - Gold Medal
Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Annamalai University
International Training
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Robotic Surgery Fellowship
Toronto General Hospital
Head & Neck Surgery
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Reconstructive Microsurgery
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Sleep Surgery Fellowship
Oldchurch Hospital NHS
Emergency Services
Yonsei University
Advanced Surgery Training
University of Milan
Head & Neck Training
Tata Memorial & AIIMS
Surgical Oncology
Key Publications
Consensus on the Screening, Assessment, and Nutritional Management of Dysphagia
Journal of Nutrition Research
Consensus
Observations from a pediatric dysphagia clinic: Characteristics of children at risk
The Laryngoscope
Top Downloaded Paper 2018-2019Research
Economic evaluations comparing TORS and radiotherapy in oropharyngeal SCC
European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Economic Analysis
Transoral robotic narrow field oropharyngectomy for parapharyngeal tumours
International Journal of Medical Robotics
Technical
Gastro-omental free flap for reconstruction of tongue defects
Oral Oncology
Surgical Technique
40+ peer-reviewed publications in international journals
Awards & Recognition
Rising Star Award
Association of Phonosurgeons of India
Onco-Phagosurgery innovations
2019Top Downloaded Paper Award
The Laryngoscope
Most read paper on pediatric dysphagia
2018-2019Best Poster Award (Silver)
IFHNOS World Tour
Onco Phagosurgery
2018Best Podium Presentation
13th National FHNO Conference
Gastro Omental Free flap Reconstruction
2013Gold Medal
Annamalai University
First rank in MS (ENT) examinations
2009Current Positions
Clinical Director & Senior Consultant
THANC Hospital, Chennai
2021 - PresentSecretary
Tamil Nadu Association of Phono Surgeons
2024 - PresentNational Observer (India)
Asian Dysphagia Society
2024 - PresentProfessional Memberships
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