M.S., M.Ch., FRCS., Ph.D.,
Dr.S.G.Balamurugan, is one of the leading surgical oncologist and presently doing practice at Madurai. He is the chairman of Guru multispeciality hospital. And also running a 100 bedded cancer hospital in the name of “GURU CANCER HOSPITAL” in Madurai for about 10 years.
Cancer, a feared adversary, requires a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Balamurugan, an experienced oncologist, conducts in-depth case studies to understand the disease’s nuances and stages. He prioritizes not just saving lives but enhancing their quality post-treatment. Our commitment extends beyond treatment; we focus on improving patients’ lives, helping them reclaim normalcy from the clutches of this monstrous disease.
Awards
- He received VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD from ROTARY CLUB of Madurai on 10/01/2020.
- As an honorary secretary of ASI Tamilnadu, he received BEST CHAPTER AWARD at ASICON 2019, Bhubaneswar on 18/12/2019.
- Has received REPUBLIC DAY APPRECIATION AWARD -2018 ON 26/1/2018 FROM Madurai District Collector
- He received MEDICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2018 from the Governor of Tamilnadu on 30.04.2018.
- He received MEDICAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD on 01/07/2018 from IMA Tamilnadu State Branch.
- He received PRESIDENT APPRECIATION AWARD on 28/12/2018 from IMA National – Central Council Meet at Bangalore.
- Has received SINTHANAI SIGARAM AWARD-2017 ON 13/12/2017 FROM MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
- Has received GOLDEN EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL AWARD from European continental university at Dubai on 2016
- Has got first prize and won the SERVICE INDUSTRIES AWARD from Madurai trade center – maditssia
- Has received HONORARY PROFESSORSHIP AWARD ON 26/11/16 in the convocation ceremony of I M A National conference held at Madurai
- Has received ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from Honorable Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Govt. of India 2015
- Has received BEST DOCTOR AWARDS from Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University on 2012
- Highest number of Cancer Surgery in Govt. Insurance Scheme and received APPRECIATION AWARDS in 2011
- Has Received DR.V.JAGANNATHAN BEST PAPER AWARD 2011 at 35th State Conference of ASI, PONSICON 2011, Pondicherry.
Area of Expertise
- Oncology
- Multi Modality Treatment
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Oncology
Years of Experience
- 20+ Years of experience in the field of Oncology
- Presented many papers in National and International Conferences.
- Conducted various conferences in ASI and oncology in State, National Level.
- Has done more than 5000 Cancer surgeries.
- Created the 100 Bed Cancer care Hospital with adequate infrastructure.
- Author of two books – புற்றுநோய் – விடியலைநோக்கி -கோவிட் – இரண்டாம்அலை
- Been a part of more than 10+ social medical work
- Been a Lecturer for more than 70+ events
Memberships
- Member in ethical committee-, for clinical trial since 2014
- Association of minimal access surgeons of India since 2010
- Indian association of endocrine surgeons since 2008
- Indian medical association since 2007
- Indian association of surgical oncology since 2007
- Indian association of gastrointestinal endo – surgeons since 2007
- Association of colon & rectal surgeons of India since 2007
- Association of surgeons of India since 2006
Present Positions
- Chairman & Senior Surgical Oncologist, Guru Hospital, Madurai.
- NABH Assessor (QCI).
- Course Director for Fellowship in Minimal Access surgery at Guru Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Madurai.
- Adjunct Professor, The Tamilnadu Dr MGR medical University, Chennai.
POSITIONS IN ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION
- EC Member – Association of Surgeons of India(ASI).
- Chairman – Social Welfare Council, Association. of Surgeons of India(ASI) Tamilnadu State Chapter.
- Treasurer – Tamilnadu Association of Surgical Oncology (TASO).
- Past Secretary – Association of Surgeons of India(ASI) Tamilnadu Chapter.
- Past Director – Hospital Board, IMA, Tamilnadu.
- Past Secretary -Nursing Home Board, IMA TNSB, Tamilnadu.
SPECIALITY
Oncologist
Presentations National
- Limb salvage surgery in extremity sarcoma – National conference on surgical oncology 2005 at Kodaikanal.
- Osteosarcoma When to stop surgery ? – National conference on Surgical oncology 2008 at Hyderabad
- Management of RetroPeritoneal sarcoma – abdominal inguinal approach – TN&P annual conference 2011 at Pondicherry.
- Delivered a lecture on Neck dissection Thyroid cancer – National conference IAES at Kodaikanal – 2011.
- Demonstrated the Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy in Live workshop – Surgical oncology workshop SOW 2012 on 25 February 2012 at The Gateway Hotel, Pasumalai, Madurai.
- Convener on Panel discussion for Thyroid Cancer – Workshop & cme on thyroid diseases On 23 february 2014 Guru institute, Madurai.
- Demonstrated the Modified Radical Neck Dissection in Live workshop – Workshop & cme on thyroid diseases On 23 february 2014 Guru institute, Madurai.
- Delivered Dr.M.Gopala Pillai Oration – 2016 at Nagercoil ASI on Gynae Cancer.
- Convener in PANEL DISCUSSION ON THYROID CANCER – I M A National conference held at Madurai ON 26/11/16
- Demonstrated in Live Workshop Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) – 42nd Annual Conference of Associations of Surgeons of India, TN&P ASICON 2018 on 08 August, 2018 at Thekkady.
- Delivered a lecture on Trilogy in Surgical Setup 0n 10.08.2018 TN&P ASICON 2018, THEKKADY
- Cancer in the way to success – 10.08.2019, TN AICON 2019 at Courtallam
International
- Current Trends in Breast Cancer Seminar in European Continental university 22/04/2016 Dubai
- Delivered a lecture on Lap. Radical Hysterectomy Single Centre experience – MID IAGES Conference 2017, Colombo 2017.
- Delivered a Lecture on laparoscopic Surgery – learning Curve IAGES International Conference 2018, Maldives
- Laparoscopic Gynae Oncology – 15.06.2019 International college of surgeon conference – 2019 at Madurai.
Publications
- A Rare Case of Carcinoma Colon with Metachronous Soft Tissue Metastasis, Journal of Current trends In Clinical Medicine & Laboratory biochemistry, 2013,
- An Unusual Presentation of Cervical Fibroid, Journal of Current Trends in Clinical Medicine & Laboratory Biochemistry, 2013,
- Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy – A Single Team Experience, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2014,
- A rare case of Tuberculosis Breast- a case report, Indian Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2014.
- Hysterectomy in a Male! Rare Stigma of a Case of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India, 2018,.
- Ogilvie’s Syndrome – A Postoperative Emergency in a case of Carcinoma Rectum, Annals of International Medical and Dental Research, 2019
- Preservation of Bladder in Recurrent bladder cancer, International Journal of Development Research 2019
- Abdomino Inguinal Approach for retro peritoneal sarcoma, International Journal of Development Research 2019.
- Carcinoma Breast presenting as a metastatic krukenberg tumor, International Surgery Journal 2019
- A study of factors affecting minor amputation in diabetic foot disease Annals of International medical and dental research 2019
- Role of Imprint Cytology In Intra operative pathological Diagnosis International Journal of development research 2019
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion in a case of metastatic pancreatic carcinoma International Surgery journal 2019
- Uterine tumor presenting as lower limb DVT International Journals of medical sciences 2019
- Study of epidemiology of Carcinoma Breast, its biology, lymph node status and treatment of the population attending a tertiary care hospital International Journal of Surgical Oncology 2019
- Analytical study of the impact of Breast conservative surgery over the past 10 years in rural population of south Tamilnadu International Journals of medical sciences 2019
- A prospective study of the epidemiology, clinical pattern, management and prognosis of 50 patients presenting with spinal metastasis International Journal of Surgical Oncology 2019
- A Giant Broad ligament fibroid with cystic degeneration International Surgery journal 2019
- Radical resection vs. conservative resection of sarcomas – review of literature Annals of International medical and dental research 2019
- Post Mastectomy immediate reconstruction – our experience International Journal of development research 2019


