Head & Neck Cancer — Early Detection, AI Screening & 3D Surgical Reconstruction | Dr. Vivek Shetty

Dr. Vivek Shetty, leading Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, joins Rishikesh on Dawdle.live to explore how technology is transforming cancer care — from AI-based early detection and 3D surgical planning to tissue engineering, tele-rehab, and robotic surgery.
He also discusses the future of personalized treatment, genomic medicine, and policy priorities to expand cancer screening across India.

🕒 Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Dr. Vivek Shetty’s journey
01:24 – Challenges in Head & Neck Oncology
04:32 – Multidisciplinary coordination & electronic medical records
06:06 – Tele-rehab & digital follow-up in cancer care
07:28 – AI-based imaging for early oral cancer detection
09:42 – Tobacco, gutka & behavioral causes behind oral cancers
13:09 – 3D modeling for jaw reconstruction & precision surgery
17:26 – Tissue engineering & bioprinting – the next frontier
20:06 – Robotic-assisted surgery: limits & future promise
22:52 – Global collaboration, translational research & data sharing
26:53 – Digital adherence tools & gamified rehab for survivors
28:16 – Future tech: digital twins, genomic data & personalized oncology
31:59 – Immunotherapy & CAR-T cell breakthroughs
33:04 – Policy priorities: rural screening, telemedicine & equitable access
33:59 – Closing thoughts & thank-you

💡 Key Takeaways

Early detection saves lives: AI + smartphone imaging can identify pre-malignant lesions.

3D surgical planning improves precision and reduces disfigurement.

Tissue engineering and bioprinting will redefine reconstruction.

Tele-rehab ensures post-surgical recovery and adherence.

Policy priority: bridge urban–rural gaps through digital health infrastructure.

About the Guest

Dr. Vivek Shetty — Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, formerly at Narayana Health City Bengaluru, now with Sparsh Hospital.
Specialist in oral, thyroid and laryngeal cancers, reconstruction, and patient rehabilitation.


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