About

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya - Breast Cancer Specialist

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya is a leading breast cancer surgeon in Nepal, renowned for his expertise in both breast and gastrointestinal surgery. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Amatya has dedicated his professional life to advancing cancer treatment and surgical techniques in Nepal. Dr. Amatya began his medical education at Beijing Medical University, China, where he earned his MBBS degree in 1999 on a full scholarship. Following this, he worked as a Medical Officer in the Department of Surgery at Bir Hospital and B.P. Koirala Memorial Hospital, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in general surgery.In 2004, Dr. Amatya completed his MS in General Surgery, again from Beijing Medical University, China, under a full scholarship. This advanced training equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of surgical oncology.

Dr. Amatya’s professional journey includes significant roles in several prestigious institutions. He served as a Full-time Registrar in the Department of Surgical Oncology at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan. His dedication to cancer treatment started as a part-time and full-time experience as a surgical oncologist at the National Cancer Hospital and Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. Since March 2015, Dr. Amatya has been the Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the department, implementing innovative surgical techniques, and collaborating with oncology teams to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Amatya serves as a member of the board of directors, contributing his expertise to guide the hospital’s strategic direction and governance.

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya is not only recognized for his surgical skills but also for his commitment to patient care. His approach emphasizes the importance of preserving quality of life through less invasive procedures and advanced reconstructive techniques. His collaborative work with oncologists and plastic surgeons ensures comprehensive care for patients, focusing on both successful cancer treatment and the maintenance of body image post-surgery. He is actively creating awareness through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others, using these channels to educate the public on cancer prevention, treatment options, and the importance of maintaining a positive body image.Dr. Amatya’s impressive career and dedication to the field of oncology have made him a respected and sought-after cancer surgeon in Nepal, contributing significantly to the advancement of cancer care in the region.

He has received training in Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery in Thailand and Laproscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery and in South Korea. He has been doing surgeries like D2 Gastrectomy in Stomach Cancer, Extended Colectomies in Colon Cancer, TME in Rectum Cancer and Whipple’s Surgeries in Pancreas and Duodenum Cancer. He has vast experience in treating more than 3050 cases of Breast Cancer, 200 cases of Stomach Cancer, 1500 cases of Colon & Rectal Cancer and 700 cases of Urinary Bladder Cancers and Kidney Cancers and many other cancer surgeries.

Publications

Robert Tessler, MD, Shailvi Gupta, John Pathak, Pranita Ghimire,Thomas P. Kingham,
Adam L. Kushner, Kapendra Shekhar Amatya, Benedict C. Nwomeh, “Rectal Bleeding and implication for surgical care in Nepal”, J Surg Res 2015 Jul 28; 197(1):12-17.e1.Epub 2015 Feb 28
Contributed in a chapter in Book “Operation Crisis: Surgical Care in the Developing World during Conflict and Disaster” Edited by Adam L. Kushner Johns Hopkins University Press, January 2017
Jenesh Singh Shrestha, Alish Shrestha, Abja Sapkota, Rakshya Sharma, Samip Shrestha, Sudip Shestha, Kapendra Sekhar Amayta and Madhav Gautam “Social support, quality of life and mental health status in breast cancer patients”, Cancer Rep Rev, 2017
Maharjan M, Thapa N, Adhikari RD, Petrini MA, Amatya KS. Quality of Life of Nepalese Women Post Mastectomy. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2018;19(4):1005-1012. Published 2018 Apr 25. doi:10.22034/APJCP.2018.19.4.1005
Arjan J. Knulst, Shailvi Gupta, Reinou S. Groen, Dipak Maharjan, Amatya S. Kapendra, JennyDankelmanand Adam L. Kushner3 “Directions for surgical capacity developments in Nepal: a population‐based assessment”, July 2019, Tropical Medicine & International Health
Upadhyay, A., Kunwar, A., Lama, M., Tiwari, K., Shrestha, S., Shah, A., Poudel, B., & Amatya, K. (2020). Peri-Operative Morbidity and Outcomes of Radical Cystectomy- Institutional Experience of Single Center. Nepalese Journal of Cancer, 4(1), 107-113.
Joshi, R., Dangol, U., Amatya, K., & Shrestha, A. (2020). Mini-Laparatomy Radical Cysto-Prostatectomy for Urinary Bladder Carcinoma. Journal of KIST Medical College, 2(2), 55-60
Murari Man Shrestha, Hari Prasad Dhakal, Banita Gurung, Sajin Rajbhandary, Sachin Shakya, Ranish Shrestha, Sumitra Gurung, Bishwash Sharma, Lahar Maya Bhasinka, Sampurna Tuladhar, Neeraj Joshi, SunitaMaleku Amatya, Kapendra ShekharAmayta, SarojPrakash Chataut, BijeshRaj Ghimire, Sudip Shrestha”, October 2020, Nepalese Journal of Cancer

Professional Memberships

Life Member, SAARC Federation of Oncologists Nepal
Member, Asian Clinical Oncology Society
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Awards and Appreciation