🧑‍⚕️ Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi

Group Director – Robotic & Surgical Oncology
Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida
Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology

Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi is a pioneering surgical oncologist with over 23 years of experience, renowned for his leadership in robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgeries. As Group Director of Robotic & Surgical Oncology, he leads advanced cancer programs across Apollo and Yatharth Hospitals, focusing on thoracic, GI, breast, gynecological, and head & neck cancers.

Widely respected for his clinical innovations, Dr. Zaidi was among the first to perform robotic esophagectomy and lobectomy in Delhi, and has introduced nerve-preserving techniques in head and neck cancer surgeries. His practice is rooted in precision, compassion, and the integration of cutting-edge technology such as robotics, thoracoscopy, and HIPEC.

🎓 Education & Advanced Training

• MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) – Oita University Hospital, Japan

• Fellowship in Robotic Cancer Surgery – IRCAD, Strasbourg, France

🔬 Clinical Milestones & Innovations

• Pioneer in Delhi: Performed the city’s first robotic esophagectomy and lobectomy for lung cancer (2011)

• Developed a nerve-sparing technique for preserving the marginal mandibular nerve during head & neck cancer surgery – published in the Journal of Surgical Oncology (2007)

• Known for innovation in PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) and advanced robotic techniques

🏥 Professional Journey

• Group Director, Robotic & Surgical Oncology – Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida

• Senior Consultant – Apollo Hospitals & Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi

• Extensive experience across thoracic, GI, head & neck, breast, gynecologic, and soft tissue cancers

• Proficient in robotic surgery, VATS, laparoscopic oncology, and complex resections

🧑‍🏫 Academic & Research Contributions

• National Board Certified (DNB) Faculty – active in training surgical oncology residents

• Academic coordinator and surgical trainer for postgraduate and specialty programs

• Co-investigator in multiple clinical trials presented at ASCO, including advanced gastric cancer therapies

🩺 Specialty Areas

• Thoracic oncology: Lung, esophagus, mediastinum

• Gastrointestinal cancers: Stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum

• Head & neck oncology, breast cancer, gynecologic cancers

• Minimally invasive cancer surgery (Robotic, VATS, Laparoscopic)

🤝 Memberships & Recognition

• Member – International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)

• Member – Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)

• Member – International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)

• Contributor to peer-reviewed journals; invited speaker at national and international oncology forums