Dr. Jino Sebastian M.Ch, FEBS (Surgical Oncology)

FEBS-certified practicing General Surgical Oncologist with 7+ years of experience in high-volume cancer systems. Clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of general surgical oncology, with a special interest in colorectal, pelvic, and peritoneal surface malignancies, and expertise in minimally invasive oncologic surgery and advanced oncologic resections. Founder and leader of a dedicated surgical oncology unit, establishing multidisciplinary care pathways, ERAS protocols, and academic programs that resulted in increase in patient volume and improved quality metrics. Internationally invited fellow at high-volume cancer centers.

ORCID: 0000-0002-4798-0988

Assistant Professor and HoD Surgical Oncology |Believers Church Medical College and Hospital, Thiruvalla, India - November 2023 - continuing

• Leading an independent consultant practice, managing the full spectrum of complex solid organ malignancies.
• Performing advanced open, and minimally invasive oncologic resections.
• Expertise in multivisceral resections, pelvic oncology, and complex abdominal cancer surgery.
• Managing complete perioperative oncologic care, including workup, operative planning, and postoperative decision-making.
• Actively participating in multidisciplinary cancer care alongside medical and radiation oncology teams.
• Mentoring a team of 6 residents and surgical trainees, resulting in a 30% improvement in adherence to perioperative oncologic care.
• Serving as an oncologic surgical resource for multidisciplinary surgical teams in complex cancer resections.
• Accelerated the growth of the surgical oncology service by 40% in the second year through dedicated cross-functional collaboration and optimised referral pathways

• Passed Fellowship of European Board of Surgery ( Surgical Oncology) - 2025.
• Robotic Colorectal Fellowship ( 4 weeks): Invited fellow - Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust (Competitive international selection).
• Registered participant for an upcoming 1-month structured robotic surgery training under Dr. Rodolfo J. Oviedo, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States.
• Registered for a 1-month robotic surgery training with Dr. Hatem Moussa, American Hospital Dubai.

• Minimally invasive surgery
• Colorectal cancers
• Pelvic Malignancies
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies and HIPEC
• Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
• Complex Multi-visceral resections

• > 1000 major oncologic resections as primary surgeon or first assistant.
• >100 major advanced resections including colorectal cancers, gynecological cancers, CRS/HIPEC, multivisceral resections and complex pelvic oncology.
• > 500 oncoplastic breast surgeries and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
• > 300 head and neck cancer resections with neck dissections.
• > 100 minimally invasive cancer resections - laparoscopic and thoracoscopic.
• >50 limb salvage surgeries for extremity soft tissue sarcomas

• Founded and established the Department of Surgical Oncology, designing the entire clinical, academic and operational framework from the ground up.
• Designed and implemented Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for oncologic surgery, resulting in a 2.5-day reduction in average length of stay for high-risk patients.
• Established and institutionalised Multidisciplinary Tumour Board (MDT), standardising care pathways for 100% of complex cancer cases.
• Initiated departmental microbiome research collaboration to explore oncologic outcomes.
• Conceptualised and led the institutional World Cancer Day Cancer Survivorship Program.
• Designed and implemented structured preoperative optimisation protocols for complex oncologic surgery.
• Conducted and led hospital-based and community cancer screening programs.
• Established a dedicated Stoma Care Clinic to improve postoperative quality of life and patient education.
• Developed and implemented an institutional oncology database to track outcomes, improving quality metrics by 15% over 12 months.
• Designed and implemented evidence-based institutional guidelines for post-operative and home-based care in surgical oncology patients.
• Founded Cancer Help Desk at Believers Church Medical College Hospital, providing dedicated patient navigation, education, and support for 100+ oncology cases annually, streamlining access to MDT consultations and improving satisfaction metrics by 25%.
• Established a structured bimonthly multidisciplinary Oncology CME program targeting cross-departmental faculty, residents, and undergraduate medical trainees.
• Founder and Secretary, Central Travancore Oncology Club – multidisciplinary academic oncology forum.
• Currently developing a hospital-based cancer registry for long-term epidemiological and outcomes research.
• Organising Secretary, Kerala Association of Surgical Oncology (KASOCON) – 2026 State Conference.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Sebastian J, Siddhaiyan V, Sudham WM, Rakesh CA, Chandramohan K, Mathew AP. Aberrant Right Posterior Sectoral Duct During Pancreaticoduodenectomy: a Case Series and Review of Literature. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2021 Nov 26;84(S2):504–9.
• Sebastian J, V MT, V L, Parvathy Sreekumar. Primary Angiosarcoma of Breast: a Case Series of Rare Disease. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2023 Oct 18;15(1):113–6.

Conference Abstracts ( Published)

• Sebastian J, et al. Quality of life and post-op outcome after radical surgical treatment in gastric cancer patients. ESSO 2022, Bordeaux, France
• Sebastian J, et al. Metagenomic analysis by whole-genome sequencing identified gut microbiota composition in rectal cancer patients, ESSO 2022, Bordeaux, France.

Accepted for Publication

• Sebastian J, Varghese B T, John C K, Anil A, Match-pair analysis of free flaps with local flaps in reconstruction of oral cavity defects. British Medical Journal.

Manuscripts under preparation

• Role of gut dysbiosis in carcinogenesis in rectal cancer - a pilot study
• Quality of life and post-op outcome after radical surgical treatment in gastric cancer patients.
• Incidence of re-do surgery after breast conservation surgery and associated factors.

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• Research on the role of gut microbiome in the oncopathogenesis of rectal cancer.
• Management Algorithm for Colorectal Liver Metastases – Institutional Experience
  Ongoing research project.
• Study on Factors Influencing Women's Choice of Surgery for Early Breast Cancer.
• Clinico-pathological spectrum, pattern of care and survival of soft tissue sarcoma in a tertiary care centre in Kerala.
• Developing a retrospective and prospective database for breast, endometrial, ovarian, colorectal, and lung cancers, focusing on real-world surgical outcomes, quality metrics and survivorship parameters.

• Clinical study of acute small bowel obstruction, M.S. thesis submitted to Utkal University as a part of a dissertation for partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Surgery.
• Clinico-pathological correlation of diversity and quantity of rectal microbiota in rectal cancer patients, A metagenome analysis: M.Ch. thesis submitted to KUHS as a part of a dissertation for partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Chirurgie.

• Current Surgical Management Pattern of Young Breast Cancer Patients at a Tertiary Cancer Centre in South India, poster presentation, NATCON 2021
• Quality of life and post-op outcome after radical surgical treatment in gastric cancer patients—interim analysis, poster presentation, NATCON 2021
• Total laryngo-pharyngo-esophagectomy by stripping technique and gastric pull-up, video presentation, 21st virtual annual conference, FHNO 2021
• Match-pair analysis of free flaps with local flaps in reconstruction of oral cavity defects, poster presentation, 21st virtual annual conference, FHNO 2021
• Outcomes of a Telephone-Based Questionnaire for Follow-up of Patients Who Have Completed Curative-Intent Treatment for Oral Cancers, journal presentation, 21st virtual annual conference, FHNO 2021
• Quality of life and post-op outcome after radical surgical treatment in gastric cancer patients, poster presentation, ESSO 2022, Bordeaux, France
• Metagenome analysis by whole genome sequencing identified gut microbiota composition in rectal cancer patients, poster presentation, ESSO 2022, Bordeaux, France
• Match-pair analysis of free flaps with local flaps in reconstruction of oral cavity defects, Rapid-fire presentation, World Cancer Congress - 2022, Geneva, Switzerland.
• Debate on Minimally Invasive Vs Open Surgery for Colon Cancer - KASO - Trivandrum, 2024
• Role of gut dysbiosis in carcinogenesis in rectal cancer - a pilot study, poster presentation, IASO NATCON 2024, Bangalore
• Invited speaker at the ASI Thiruvalla - presented an operative case of a large pheochromocytoma.
• Invited speaker ASI Thiruvalla - presented an operated case of huge thigh sarcoma and talked on limb salvage surgery and management of extremity soft tissue sarcoma.
• Invited speaker, Gut Club Thiruvalla: Moderated a panel discussion on management of HCC.
• Invited speaker Gut club Thiruvalla: Presented an operated case of ca oesophagus and discussion on management of carcinoma oesophagus.

• Society of Surgical Oncology
• European Society of Coloproctology
• European Society of Surgical Oncology (Affiliate Member)
• The Robotic Global Surgical Society (TROGSS)
• Life Member, Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India(ACRSI)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
• Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation
• Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy
• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India
• Life member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Life member, Kerala Association of Surgical Oncology
• Life Member, Indian Medical Association
• Central Travancore Oncology Club (Founding Secretary)

KERALA STATE MEDICAL COUNCIL

Registration number: 48994

• MBBS: Date:- 23/11/13
• M.S (General Surgery): Date: 30/08/18
• M.Ch (Surgical Oncology): Date:-30/12/23

• National level volleyball player: Represented the state of Kerala at national championships; admitted to medical school on the first chance through sports quota.
• National-level track and field athlete (Pole Vault) - Competed at national championships, demonstrating advanced athletic discipline and commitment.