Comprehensive care for Head and Neck Cancers with surgical excellence, innovation, empathy and a commitment to restore quality of life.
Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist | MBBS, MD, MCh & Fellowship
Advanced skull base Surgery focused on preserving function and improving outcomes.
Specialised surgeries for recurrent and persistent Head and Neck Cancers.
Delivering tailored thyroid procedures with uncompromising clinical excellence.
Restoring speech, swallowing, and confidence through precise surgical care.
Dr. Samskruthi P. Murthy is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist based in Bengaluru with more than 16 years of experience in medicine and over a decade dedicated exclusively to the surgical management of head and neck Cancers.
Global standards in Oncology, personalized treatment protocols, and compassionate care led by Bangalore’s leading Oncologists.
Empathy that strengthens every patient journey.
Clinical excellence with uncompromising quality standards.
Every decision begins with patient safety.
Advancing care through continuous research and innovation.
Awareness is important—not fear. A persistent lump, non-healing ulcer, difficulty swallowing, or voice change lasting more than three weeks despite medication should be evaluated by a Head and Neck Oncologist. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.
You have noticed a lump in the neck, a voice change, or a mouth sore in a loved one that has not healed in three weeks despite medication. Something feels wrong and no one has given you a clear answer yet.
Your doctor, ENT, or Oncologist has told you that you may have a head and neck cancer and needs a specialist Surgeon to take it forward. You have a diagnosis or a strong suspicion and need someone who operates in this field every single day.
If this is you: You have already been through surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy for a head and neck cancer and something does not feel right again. Your scans, symptoms, or instinct are telling you the cancer may have returned.
Talk on Principles of Sequencing Surgery, Radiation, and Systemic Therapy in Head & Neck Cancer.
Invited as a Panelist at the 12th Young Radiation Oncologists Conference (YROC 2026).
Launching ARC – Cancer Hospital as the Medical Director. A Hospital for Cancer Patients that is by the doctors, of the doctors with a focus on Patient Safety, Patient Comfort and Patient Health
Conducted a tour of ARC Cancer Hospital. A premium hospital with premium doctors and infrastructure accessible to every common man on the planet.
Leading with compassion in Oncology.
Built a strong foundation in medicine and patient care.
Developed advanced surgical skills and clinical precision.
Specialised in complex cancer management and reconstruction.
Integrated global expertise with evidence-based clinical practice.
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How do I know if I need skull base surgery?
Skull base tumours are usually identified on MRI or CT imaging, often ordered because of symptoms such as headaches, visual changes, facial numbness, hearing loss, or hormonal disturbances.
If imaging shows a tumour in or near the skull base, a consultation with a specialist in skull base surgery is the appropriate next step to understand what treatment is needed.
Is endoscopic skull base surgery safe?
In experienced hands, endoscopic skull base surgery has an excellent safety record for appropriate tumours.
As with all surgery, risks exist — including CSF leak, bleeding, and very rarely cranial nerve injury — but these rates are consistently lower with endoscopic approaches compared to open craniotomy for tumours suitable for endonasal access.
Is salvage surgery appropriate for every patient with recurrent head and neck cancer?
No. Salvage surgery is appropriate only when disease is technically resectable, the patient is medically fit, and the expected benefit outweighs the risks. Alternative treatments such as re-irradiation, systemic therapy, immunotherapy, or palliative care may sometimes provide better outcomes.
Why are complication rates higher in salvage surgery than primary surgery?
Radiation permanently alters tissue by damaging blood vessels and impairing healing. This increases the likelihood of wound breakdown, fistula formation, and infection, making free flap reconstruction especially important.
What is the difference between a hemithyroidectomy and a total thyroidectomy?
A hemithyroidectomy removes only one lobe of the thyroid gland. It may be appropriate for very small, low-risk thyroid cancers confined to one lobe.
A total thyroidectomy removes the entire gland and is the standard for most thyroid cancers of significant size, bilateral disease, aggressive histology, or when radioactive iodine therapy is planned after surgery.
Will I need lifelong medication after thyroid surgery?
Yes. After total thyroidectomy, the body can no longer produce thyroid hormone, and lifelong thyroid hormone replacement — typically levothyroxine — is required.
In thyroid cancer patients, the dose is often adjusted to keep TSH levels slightly suppressed, reducing the stimulus for any residual cancer cells to grow.
This is managed by your endocrinologist in close coordination with the surgical team.
Is advanced oral cavity cancer curable?
Yes, in many cases.
Advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma — even Stage III and Stage IV disease — is potentially curable with surgery, particularly when combined with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy where indicated.
Early specialist referral and complete surgical resection are the most important factors.
How long is recovery after oral cavity surgery with free flap reconstruction?
Most patients spend 10–14 days in hospital after major oral cavity surgery with free flap reconstruction.
Return to eating and speaking varies — many patients begin swallowing fluids within the first week.
Full functional recovery, with speech and swallowing therapy, typically unfolds over three to six months.
