Dr. Rupinder Sekhon

Overview

Dr. Rupinder Sekhon is a prominent gynecologic oncologist known for her exceptional expertise in the field, especially in ovarian cancer, cytoreductive surgery, and HIPEC for recurrent ovarian cancer. With her extensive experience and innovative surgical techniques, she is a key figure in advancing gynecological oncology in India.

Education

Credentials and Qualifications

MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab.
DGO from Govt. Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab.
MD in Obstetrics & Gynecology from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Diploma in Advanced Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy from Germany.
Certified Robotic Gynae Surgeon from the USA.
Fellow of Indian Colleges of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FICOG).

Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Sekhon specializes in:

Secondary cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer.
Recurrences in cancer endometrium.
Radical Vulvectomy with Inguinal Lymph node Dissection and other complex surgeries for vaginal & vulvar cancer.
Robotic Radical Hysterectomy, Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection, Staging Laparotomy, Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection.

Professional Experience

Over 43 years of expertise in gynecologic oncology.
Served in the Indian Air Force as a Classified Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology for more than 16 years.
Vice President of the Association Gynae Oncologists of India (AGOI).
Secretary of the Asia Oceanic Organisation of Gynecologic Infections & Neoplasia, India (AOGIN).
Chairperson of the Oncology Committee of the Association of Gynae Oncologists of Delhi (AOGD).

Research and Publications

Dr. Sekhon has contributed to various significant publications in the field of gynecologic oncology, highlighting her active role in research and academia.

Awards and Recognitions

First in India to be trained in Robotic surgery in Gynae Oncology.
First to perform Peritonectomy and HIPEC for Ovarian cancer in North India.
Commendation Award on Republic Day of India by Commander-in-Chief Air Force for Professional Excellence.
Best Gynaecologic Oncologist Delhi 2012, Awarded By Times Research Media.
Invited Speaker at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, USA.