Dr Monika Pansari (MBBS, MS (Surgery), DNB (Surgical Oncology)) is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, with over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She completed her MBBS from Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, followed by an MS in Surgery from the same institution. She further specialized in Surgical Oncology, earning a DNB from the National Board. Dr Pansari has a strong focus on women's cancers, particularly Breast and Gynecological cancers, including ovarian, uterine, and cervical malignancies. She is proficient in advanced breast cancer surgical techniques such as breast conservation surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, and both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction using implants or muscle flaps. Her expertise also includes Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (SLND), Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND), and Reverse Axillary Mapping to reduce the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema. Additionally, she offers ROLL (Radio-guided Occult Lesion Localization) and Wire-Guided Localization for non-palpable breast lumps. In gynecologic oncology, Dr Pansari performs major laparoscopic and open surgeries, as well as specialized procedures like Cytoreductive Surgery, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal surface cancers, and Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC). She also specializes in fertility-preserving cancer surgeries and provides comprehensive care for all benign breast conditions.
