Dr. Arvind Kumar

Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar is a highly esteemed Thoracic Surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of chest diseases, encompassing conditions affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, and diaphragm, including trauma cases. He heads one of India’s most comprehensive Chest Surgery programs, covering the full spectrum of procedures, from Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) to advanced Robotic Chest Surgery. Dr. Kumar has pioneered numerous VATS and Robotic Chest Surgeries, a first in India, during his extensive 36-year tenure at AIIMS, New Delhi. His expertise includes one of Asia’s largest experiences in Robotic Thymectomy for conditions like Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma. At Medanta, Dr. Kumar and his Thoracic Surgery team deliver cutting-edge treatments for various cancers, including Lung and Esophageal Cancer, Thymoma, Carcinoid Tumors, and Tracheal Tumors. They also specialize in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for non-tumorous chest conditions such as Bronchiectasis, Aspergilloma, Pneumothorax, and Empyema, alongside comprehensive care for all chest trauma cases.

Over 250 Robotic Thymectomies have been performed using da Vinci Robotic Surgical System for Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis.
Multiple Robotic Pulmonary Lobectomies have been performed using da Vinci Robotic Surgical System for Lung Cancer.

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