Dr. Abdulla K. P
Senior Consultant and HOD - Surgical Oncology
Dr. Abdulla K. P. is the Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Aster MIMS Kannur, with extensive expertise in advanced cancer surgery. Trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, he specialises in robotic and laparoscopic cancer surgeries, complex gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, gynaecological cancers, and breast oncoplastic surgery. His notable surgical achievements in Kannur include performing the first robotic esophagectomy, the first robotic radical nephrectomy with IVC thrombectomy, and the first HIPEC procedure for ovarian cancer. He has also been involved in the surgical management of exceptionally large ovarian tumours. With a commitment to surgical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care, he combines advanced minimally invasive techniques with comprehensive cancer management to deliver personalised treatment.
Areas of Expertise
- Robotic and Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
- Breast-Conserving Surgery and Oncoplasty
- Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Oncology
- Gynaecological Oncology
- Thyroid and Kidney Cancer Surgery
- Preventive Oncology and Early Cancer Detection
- Peritoneal Surface Surgery and HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
- Winner of national surgical oncology quiz competitions (2019)
- Emerging oncologist of the year award by IHW Council New Delhi 2025
Special training
- Robotic and VATS Lung surgery from Shanghai pulmonary hospital China.
- Advanced laparoscopy from Tata memorial hospital Mumbai

