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Dr. Radhika Kapahtia

Dr. Radhika Kapahtia

MBBS, MS - General Surgery (2015), MCh - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018) | Consultant

11 years of experience
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Professional Overview

Dr. Radhika Kapahtia is a Consultant in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore. With over 8 years of focused experience in oncological reconstruction, she brings advanced training from Tata Memorial Hospital and HCG Cancer Centre, with special expertise in microvascular free flap surgery, zygomatic implants, lymphatic surgery, and AI-integrated protocols.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she leads the hospital’s “Jaw-in-a-Day” program and actively contributes to national and international surgical forums. Her clinical work is backed by numerous publications and ongoing research in predictive modelling and flap surgery.

Passionate about surgical innovation and accessibility, her vision includes advancing robotic microsurgery, expanding lymphedema care, and building microsurgical training infrastructure. Her work bridges cutting-edge technology and patient-centered care, ensuring every cancer survivor has access to functional, aesthetic, and dignified reconstruction.

Research Publications

1. Early Combination of an Obturator with a Free Flap to Prevent Palatal Dehiscence Following Oral Cancer Surgery: Technique and Indications

Authors: Kapahtia R, Sainath JV, Sreeram MP, Subramaniam N

Journal: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Published: 2023 Mar

Additional Details: 22(Suppl 1):173-5

2. Simplified virtual surgical planning method for reconstruction of secondary maxilla and mandibular defects using free bone flap

Authors: Krishnadas A, Iyer S, Balasubramaniam D, Subash P, Subramaniam N, Kapahtia R, Pullan S, Ramu J

Journal: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Published: 2023 Mar

Additional Details: 22(Suppl 1):105-9

Languages Spoken

Kannada English Hindi Punjabi
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