Dr. C.S. Mani is a renowned Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, with over 30 years of experience. He is specialised in head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and gynaecologic cancers, known for expertise in complex oncologic surgeries with organ-preserving approaches. Dr. Mani is an active contributor to cancer awareness, clinical teaching, and research in surgical oncology.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS- 1991 (TNMC)
• MS – 1994 (General surgery)
• M Ch in Surgical Oncology – 1997
• Fellowship, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons [FRCS], Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK – 1998
• Ph.D. (Surgical Oncology) – 2016
• Microvascular Training from Imperial College of Science, London and Canniesburn, UK
• Reconstructive surgery from Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
• Head and Neck Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh
• Skull Base Surgery from MD Anderson Cancer Centre
• Robotic Surgery from the University of Alabama
• Reconstructive Surgery from MD Anderson Cancer Centre

‍Professional Experience:

• 30+ years in comprehensive cancer surgery, especially head & neck, breast, and GI oncology.
• Senior Consultant at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai.
• Significant contributions to establishing multidisciplinary cancer care models.
• Head of the department in general surgery at St. Isabel’s Hospital

Notable Achievements:

• Pioneer in breast conservation surgery in South India.
• Faculty and examiner in Surgical Oncology training programs.
• Contributor to national oncology guidelines and cancer care protocols.

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)

Certifications:

• Certified in Advanced Surgical Oncology Techniques
• Trained in Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Fellowships:

• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (India)
• Advanced training in Breast and GI Oncology

Awards and Achievements:

• Best outgoing student in MBBS 6 University Gold Medals for MBBS
• University Gold medal and A K Sukumaran Gold medal for MS ENT
• Award for surgical excellence given by the Collector Of Udhagamandalam for outstanding surgical performance in 2015

Publications:

• Contributed to numerous oncology research papers and clinical publications, particularly in breast and head & neck cancers.

Video and Poster Presentations:

• Expert Session:“Advances in Breast Cancer Surgery and Management” – Dr. C.S. Mani explains modern breast cancer treatments, focusing on breast conservation and multidisciplinary care.