A career defined by surgical excellence & pioneering innovation
Renowned for exceptional surgical skill and a compassionate approach, Dr. Vinod T. Gore is one of India's most senior and accomplished surgical oncologists, with over 30 years of experience across the complete spectrum of cancer surgery. Based in Pune, he has dedicated his career to outstanding patient care and to advancing the field of oncology.
He is the Founder & Director of Silver Leaf Clinic and the founding Department Head of Surgical Oncology at Sahyadri Manipal Hospital, Pune — a department he built from its inception in 2009 into one of the city's leading cancer surgery services.
Trained for five years at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — India's premier cancer centre — across breast, head & neck, thyroid & endocrine, thoracic, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, uro- and reconstructive oncology, complemented by three years in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Sassoon General Hospital — he is uniquely equipped for oncoplastic and reconstructive cancer surgery.
Dr. Gore holds the FARIS credential from the University of Edinburgh (Fellowship in Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery); his hospital is an ARIS-designated Centre of Excellence for robotic surgery, where he serves as an official Training Mentor. He is a recognised DNB Guide with the National Board of Examinations and was Assistant Professor of Surgery at Bharati Vidyapeeth (2008–2019).
Recognition for innovation in cancer surgery
- Awarded “Best Robotic Cancer Surgeon” by Navbharat Times (2024).
- Recognised as a “Trailblazer Leader in Oncology” by The Economic Times (2025).
- Introduced Electrochemotherapy in Asia in 2013 — and helped develop India's first indigenous ECT machine.
- Holds FARIS (University of Edinburgh) with an ARIS Centre of Excellence designation and Training Mentor role.
- Ranked 2nd in the University in both MBBS and MS examinations.
At the forefront of cancer treatment
Dr. Gore is committed to staying at the forefront of cancer treatment. He has adopted cutting-edge technologies — Robotic Surgery, AI-assisted planning, and Fluorescence-Guided (ICG) Surgery — to ensure optimal patient outcomes, lower complication rates and faster recovery. His department offers robotic surgery, HIPEC, electrochemotherapy and ICG fluorescence-guided procedures under one roof.
Surgical specialisations across all cancers
From early-stage curative resections to complex reconstructive and advanced minimally invasive procedures — a master of innovative surgical techniques covering the complete spectrum of cancer surgery.
Robotic Oncosurgery
Da Vinci robotic surgery across breast, thyroid, GI, gynaecological, urological and thoracic cancers — FARIS, University of Edinburgh.
Breast Cancer & Oncoplasty
Breast conservation, oncoplastic surgery, mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Thyroid & Endocrine
Robotic & scarless thyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy, neck dissection, parathyroid surgery with ICG.
Head & Neck Cancer
Composite resections, mandibulectomy, neck dissection, laryngeal cancer with voice rehabilitation.
Lung & Thoracic
VATS & robotic thoracic surgery, pulmonary metastasectomy, mediastinal tumour resection.
GI & Hepatobiliary
Whipple's procedure, esophagectomy, gastrectomy, hepatectomy and complex abdominal cancer surgery.
Colorectal Cancer
Robotic & laparoscopic colectomy, anterior resection, APR, sphincter-preserving surgery.
Gynaecological Oncology
Radical hysterectomy, ovarian cytoreduction, robotic gynaecological cancer surgery, sentinel node mapping.
Uro-Oncology
Nephrectomy, prostatectomy and bladder cancer surgery — open and robotic approaches.
HIPEC — Cytoreduction
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with complete cytoreduction for peritoneal malignancies.
Sarcoma & Limb-Sparing
Soft tissue sarcoma resection, limb-salvage surgery and complex reconstruction.
Electrochemotherapy (ECT)
Advanced localised treatment for unresectable and cutaneous deposits — first performed in Asia in 2013.
Advanced technology, compassionately delivered
Robotic surgery, HIPEC, electrochemotherapy and ICG fluorescence-guided procedures — all under one roof, backed by three decades of surgical judgement across every major cancer.
Degrees, fellowships & certifications
A distinguished academic record — ranked 2nd in the University in both MBBS and MS examinations — with international fellowship credentials in surgical oncology and robotic surgery.
| Qualification | Institution | Distinction / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | University of Pune | Ranked 2nd in University Examination |
| MS — General Surgery | B.J. Government Medical College, Pune | Ranked 2nd in University; Dr. Jejurkar Award — Best Paper in Surgery |
| FAIS | Indian Association of Surgical Oncology | Fellow |
| FIAGES | Indian Association of GI Endo Surgeons | Fellow |
| FARIS | University of Edinburgh, UK | Fellowship in Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery — International Certification |
| DNB Guide | National Board of Examinations (NBE) | Recognised DNB Guide — accredited to mentor & train DNB postgraduate residents |
Training, appointments & milestones
MBBS & MS — General Surgery
Ranked 2nd in the University in both examinations. Recipient of the Dr. Jejurkar Award for Best Paper in Surgery; authored three papers at the B.J.M.C. Annual Conference.
Senior Registrar — Surgical Oncology
Comprehensive training across the full spectrum of cancer surgery — breast, head & neck, thyroid & endocrine, thoracic (research fellowship), GI, gynaecological, uro- and reconstructive oncology.
Senior Registrar — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Advanced skills in flap surgery, microvascular reconstruction and oncoplastic principles — making him a uniquely well-rounded cancer surgeon.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Eleven years teaching MBBS students and surgical postgraduates; active examiner and clinical teacher.
Department Head, Surgical Oncology — Founding Role
Built the Department of Surgical Oncology from inception into one of Pune's leading cancer surgery services, offering robotic, HIPEC, electrochemotherapy and ICG-guided surgery.
Pioneer — First Electrochemotherapy in Asia
Performed the first ECT procedure in Asia and later helped develop India's first indigenous ECT machine.
Robotic Surgery Fellowship & Centre of Excellence
FARIS fellowship from the University of Edinburgh; his hospital is an ARIS-designated Centre of Excellence where he serves as an official Training Mentor. Best Robotic Cancer Surgeon, Navbharat Times 2024.
FARIS Edinburgh · Centre of Excellence · Training Mentor
Dr. Gore holds three distinct and complementary robotic surgery credentials — placing him among a very small group of surgical oncologists in India who combine international academic credentials with an active, high-volume robotic surgical practice across multiple cancer specialities.
FARIS — University of Edinburgh
Fellowship in Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery — international certification from the University of Edinburgh, UK.
University of Edinburgh · UKARIS Centre of Excellence
Sahyadri Manipal Hospital designated an ARIS Centre of Excellence for robotic surgery — recognising volume, quality and outcomes.
ARIS DesignatedRobotic Surgery Training Mentor
Official ARIS Training Mentor — guiding, training and certifying surgeons pursuing the FARIS fellowship.
Active MentorBest Robotic Cancer Surgeon
Awarded by Navbharat Times (2024) — for excellence in robotic cancer surgery outcomes and innovation.
Navbharat Times · 2024Published work & prospective databases
Shaping the next generation of surgeons
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed) University, Pune — 11 years teaching MBBS undergraduates and surgical postgraduates.
2008–2019Recognised DNB Guide
Accredited by the National Board of Examinations to mentor and supervise DNB postgraduate residents at Sahyadri Manipal Hospital.
Current · NBE AccreditedFARIS Robotic Training Mentor
Training Mentor and Guide for trainees pursuing the FARIS fellowship at the ARIS Centre of Excellence.
Current · ARIS CoEOrganising Secretary — national oncology conferences
MOGCON 2018
Maharashtra Oncology Group Annual Conference — Shirdi, Maharashtra, October 2018.
Organising Secretary · 2018ICON 2023
Indian Cooperative Oncology Network National Conference — national-level oncology meeting.
Organising Secretary · 2023Best of ASCO 2024
Best of ASCO National Conference — presenting ASCO annual meeting highlights to Indian oncologists.
Organising Secretary · 2024Honours across a distinguished career
Trailblazer Leaders in Oncology
Recognised by The Economic Times for pioneering contributions to cancer surgery innovation in India.
Economic Times · 2025Best Robotic Cancer Surgeon
Awarded by Navbharat Times for clinical excellence and outcomes in robotic cancer surgery.
Navbharat Times · 2024Dr. Jejurkar Award — Best Paper
Research Society of B.J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospitals, 29th Annual Conference.
Research Society BJMCRanked 2nd — MBBS & MS
Ranked 2nd in the University of Pune in both the MBBS and MS (General Surgery) examinations.
University of PuneAffiliated bodies & societies
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) — Reg. No. 90942
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology — Fellow (FAIS)
- Indian Association of GI Endo Surgeons — Fellow (FIAGES)
- Association of Robotic & Innovative Surgeons (ARIS) — FARIS · Centre of Excellence Mentor
- National Board of Examinations (NBE) — Recognised DNB Guide
- Oncologist Group Pune (OGP) — Member
- Maharashtra Oncology Group (MOG) — Member · Organising Secretary, MOGCON 2018
Patron, Voice of Tobacco Victims — VoTV
Dr. Gore is passionate about anti-tobacco awareness and advocacy. He serves as Patron, Maharashtra State, for the Voice of Tobacco Victims (VoTV) campaign — working tirelessly to promote public health and tackling one of India's most preventable disease burdens.
- Regular awareness lectures at schools, colleges, corporate forums and national media across Maharashtra
- Engaged with the Education Commissioner, Pune, on tobacco-sale restrictions near educational institutions
- Contributed to the national gutka and pan masala ban (Union Government notification, 2013)
- Campaigned for the cigarette excise duty increase from 11% to 72% in the Union Budget of July 2014
A beacon of hope for comprehensive cancer care
Under Dr. Gore's visionary leadership, Silver Leaf Clinic has become a beacon of hope for patients seeking comprehensive cancer care. The clinic combines advanced diagnostics — MRI, CT, ultrasound and digital breast tomosynthesis — with expert surgical oncology and a patient-first philosophy, ensuring accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment under one roof.