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    Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]
  • Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]
  • Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]
  • Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.

    Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]
  • Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

    Talks & Publications

  • Ghosh DD, Chowdhury R R, Dutta R, Mukhopadhyay I, Mukhopadhyay A, Roychoudhury S. In-silico analysis of TCGA data showing multiple POLE-like favourable subgroups overlapping with TP53 mutated endometrial cancer: Implications for clinical practice in low and middle-income countries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2023.101209
  • Mandal P, Bhattacharjee B, Sen S, Bhattacharya A, Saha SS, Chowdhury RR, Mondal NR, Chakrabarty B, Chatterjee T, Roy S, Sengupta S. Predominance of genomically defined A lineage of HPV16 over D lineage in Indian patients from eastern India with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in association with distinct oncogenic phenotypes. Transl Oncol. 2021 Oct 27;15(1):101256. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34717279; PMCID: PMC8564679.
  • Kurtz JE, Gebski V, Sukhin V, Carey M, Kong I, Glasspool RM, Berek JS, de Paiva Batista M, Hall M, Kim JW, Yeoshoua E, Fujiwara N, Nam BH, Polleis S, Lee JY, Strojna A, Farrelly L, Schwameis R, Fossati R, Darlington AS, Lai CH, Wright AA, Rosenblat O, Harter P, Roxburgh P, Chowdhury RR, Chang TC, Paoletti X, Friedlander M; Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) symptom benefit committee. Incorporating patient centered benefits as endpoints in randomized trials of maintenance therapies in advanced ovarian cancer: A position paper from the GCIG symptom benefit committee. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 May;161(2):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.018. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33612336.
  • Poster presentation
  • Mukhopadhyay A, Ghosh T, Bhattacharjee D, Chakraborty D, Gupta , Roychowdhury I, Chatterjee P, Vemekar M, Chowdhury RR, Intermittent PARP Inhibitor Regimen In Ovarian Cancer (IPIROC): Origin and Feasibility Of Implementing A Proof –Of –Concept Exploratory Study.18 October 2023 IGCS Abstracts.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Rahul Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished consultant in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Dhakuria, Kolkata, with 33 years of extensive experience, including 19 years as a specialist. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the esteemed University of Calcutta, India. He then earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in London. Additionally, he holds a Completion Certificate of Training from the Professional Medical Educational and Training Board in the UK. He is the Best Gynecologist Oncologist in Kolkata.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is widely renowned for his exceptional expertise in performing Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Laparoscopic Procedures tailored specifically for managing endometrial cancers. His specialisation in Gynaecological Oncology occurred at the renowned Oxford Cancer Centre within The John Radcliffe Hospital from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Chowdhury continued to refine his expertise in Gynaecological Oncology across various esteemed institutions. He established himself as a prominent expert in the field upon returning to India in 2008.

  • Dr. Chowdhury is actively engaged in pioneering clinical research endeavours, contributing significantly to practice-changing trials such as INTERLACE (Induction Chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer). His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Gynaecological Oncology underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. Dr. Chowdhury is also associated with esteemed societies, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI), the Indian Society of Colonoscopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP), the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), and the Kolkata Gyneoncology Trials and Translational Research Group (KolGO Trg). Moreover, Dr. Chowdhury has published several papers in various national and international journals and has presented topics in many distinguished conferences. His proficiency in the languages of English, Hindi, and Bengali enables him to communicate effectively, empowering patients to share their concerns.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (FRCOG)
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK (MRCOG)
  • Member of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncology
  • Member of the Gynae Cancer InterGroup
  • Founding member of the Kolkata Gynecological Oncology Trials and Translational Research Group
  • Field of Expertise

  • Expertise in performing Gynaecologic Oncological Surgeries, such as Pelvic and Upper Abdominal Surgeries, Peritonectomies, and Radical Pelvic Floor Clearances in ovarian and cervical cancers, improving the lives of these patients.
  • Skilled in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures such as Laparoscopic Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Nodal Clearances for the treatment of endometrial cancers.
  • Experienced in performing Vulvar Cancer surgeries and providing specialised care for patients.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Local Mentor for In-Country IGCS Fellowship, India
  • LMIC representative for the 1st Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference for Clinical Research (ECCC-CR) on November 2nd and 3rd, 2023, in Seoul, Korea
  • Resource person for training consultants at Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh [Invited by Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, Directorate General of Medical Education, Dhaka]

FAQ's

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