Dr. Debasish Debnath is currently working as a Consultant Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon at the Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute in India, while also holding professional links in the UK. He has previously served as a Consultant at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital (UK) and Dar Al Shifa Hospital (Kuwait).

• Cancer Research
• Medical Education
• Treatment Planning
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Reconstructive Breast Surgery
• Patient-centered Care/Counselling
• Cancer Treatment
• Surgical Protocols
• Electronic Health Record
• Pre/Post-operative Care

• Debnath D. Breast disease. In: Ravi S, editor. Snippets in Surgery (Volume 2): UK: JP Medical Ltd; 2026. p. 39-59. (ISBN 9781787791992).
• Debnath D (as collaborator, ANTHEM steering group) in: Davies C, Whisker L, Skillman J, Macmillan D, Holcombe C, Fairbrother P, et. al. Current practice and provision of oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery in the UK: results of the ANTHEM national practice questionnaire. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2023; 200(2):163-170. DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-06924-0; PMID: 37213038; PMCID: PMC10201489
• Sarkar S, Debnath D, Chavali M, Kusuma GDV, Ravi-Kumar B. (Sep 2022) ‘Electronic Health Records Challenges with Indian Healthcare Scenario: Data Science Application’, in Murthy CJ. (ed.) Applied Chemistry (Drugs, Health and Petrolium). Pune: Kripa-Drishti Publications, pp. 168-185. (ISBN: 978-93-94570-63-4) (https://books.kdpublications.in/index.php/kdp/catalog/view/183/181/1935)
• Kiruparan N, Kiruparan P, Debnath D. Use of wire-guided and radio-guided occult lesion localization for non-palpable breast lesions: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of current evidence. Asian J Surg. 2022 Jan;45(1):79-88. DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.06.055 PMID: 34479779
• Kiruparan P, Raslan C, Yuet NG, Archampong D, Debnath D. Short term outcomes of a comparative analysis between local anesthetic wound infiltration and regional anesthesia in breast surgery: Should we opt for a selective approach? Global Journal for Research Analysis. VOLUME - 10, ISSUE - 04, APRIL- 2021 • PRINT ISSN No. 2277 – 8160. DOI: 10.36106/gjr/351313
• Kiruparan P, Matias M, Kiruparan N, Archampong D, Debnath D. Could general surgeons with special interest in breast surgery deliver a quality service despite a paradigm shift towards specialisation? An in-depth analysis of quality assessment-based practice at a general surgeon-led breast unit in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Scientific Research. Volume 10; Issue 04; April – 2021; PRINT ISSN 2277 - 8179 | DOI: 10.36106/ijsr/1446383
• Kiruparan P, KirupaKran N, Debnath D. Impact of pre-appointment contact and short message service alerts in reducing 'Did Not Attend' (DNA) rate on rapid access new patient breast clinics: a DGH perspective. BMC Health Service Research 2020 Aug 17;20(1):757. DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05627-2; PMID: 32807150; PMCID: 429943
• Debnath D (as collaborator) in: Potter S, Trickey A, Rattay T, O'Connell RL, Dave R, Baker E et. al. Therapeutic mammoplasty is a safe and effective alternative to mastectomy with or without immediate breast reconstruction. British Journal of Surgery 2020;107(7):832-844. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11468; PMID: 32073654
• Debnath D (as collaborator) in: Potter S, Conroy EJ, Cutress RI, Williamson PR, Whisker L, Thrush S et. al. Short-term safety outcomes of mastectomy and immediate implant-based breast reconstruction with and without mesh (iBRA): a multicentre, prospective cohort study. Lancet Oncology 2019;20(2):254-266. DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30781-2; PMID: 30639093; PMCID: PMC6358590
• Debnath D (as collaborator) in: O'Connell RL, Rattay T, Dave RV, Trickey A, Skillman J, Barnes NLP et al. The impact of immediate breast reconstruction on the time to delivery of adjuvant therapy: the iBRA-2 study. British Journal of Cancer 2019;120(9):883-895. DOI: 10.1038/s41416-019-0438-1; PMID: 30923359; PMCID: PMC6734656
• Debnath D. The Dilemma of Treating a Doctor-Patient: A Wrestle of Heart Over Mind? Ochsner Journal 2015;15(2):130-2. PMCID: PMC4482553; PMID: 26130974
• Kirwan CC, Debnath D, Howe MC, Johnson RK, Bundred NJ . Letter to the Editor regarding manuscript entitled: Completion axillary dissection can safely be omitted in screen detected breast cancer patients with micrometastases. A decade's experience from a single institution. Grabau D, Dihge L, Ferno M, Ingvar C, Ryden L. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2013;39(6):601-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2013.08.011; PMID: 24007836
• Aiken AM, Haddow JB, Symons NRA, Kaptanis S, Katz-Summercorn AC, Debnath D et. al. Use of antibiotic prophylaxis in elective inguinal hernia repair in adults in London and south-east England: a cross-sectional survey. Hernia 2013. 17(5):657-64. DOI: 10.1007/s10029-013-1061-3; PMID: 23543332; PMCID: PMC3788180
• Debnath D, Taribagil S, Al-Janabi KJS, Inwang R. A large epidermoid cyst of breast mimicking carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. Case Report International Journal of Surgery 2012; 3(9): 437-40. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.03.037; PMCID: PMC3397304; PMID: 22705938
• Debnath D, Dhafir Al-Okati, Ismail W. Multiple papillomatosis of breast and patient’s choice of treatment: A case report and review of literature. Pathology Research International 2010; 540590: 1-4. DOI: 10.4061/2010/540590; PMID: 21234412; PMCID: PMC3014705
• Debnath D, Frecker P. Whirl sign- a hurricane on a weather map. The Medical Journal of Australia 2010; 193 (11/12): 725. DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb04123.x; PMID: 21143073
• Debnath D, Ogedegbe AJ. Response to ‘Clinicoradiological score for predicting the risk of strangulated small bowel obstruction’. British Journal of Surgery 2010; 97(12): 1890. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.7316; PMID: 21058355
• Debnath D, Rees J, Myint F. Are we missing diagnostic opportunities in cases of carcinoid tumours of the appendix? The Surgeon, Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland 2008: 5(5): 266-72. DOI: 10.1016/s1479-666x(08)80049-2; PMID: 18939372
• Lee C, Debnath D, Whitburn T, Farrugia M, Gonzalez F. Synchronous multiple small bowel intussusceptions in an adult with blue rubber bleb naevus syndrome: Report of a case and review of literature. World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008; 3: 3. DOI: 10.1186/1749-7922-3-3; PMID: 18205939; PMCID: PMC2259327
• Debnath D, Wallace S, Mylona E, Myint F. Aneurysm of antecubital vein: an unusual complication of peripheral intravenous cannulation. BMC Surgery 2007; 7: 9. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-7-9; PMID: 17570851; PMCID: PMC1906743
• Debnath D, Gonzalez FR. Response to ‘Meta-analysis of endoscopy and surgery versus surgery alone for common bile duct stones with the gallbladder in situ’. British Journal of Surgery 2007; 94(2): 248-9. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5749; PMID: 17256820
• Ravindran R, Bruce J, Debnath D, Poobalan A, King PM. A UK survey of surgical technique and handling practice of inguinal canal structures during hernia surgery. Surgery 2006; 139(4): 523-6. DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2005.09.008; PMID: 16627062
• Debnath D. Letter: Prospective nationwide analysis of laparoscopic versus Lichtenstein repair of inguinal hernia. British Journal of Surgery 2006; 93(2): 250. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5076; PMID: 16003727
• Debnath D, Buxton JK, Koruth NM. Two years of wait and 7000 miles of journey: The tale of a Gossypiboma. International Surgery 2005; 90(3): 130-3. PMID: 16465998
• Debnath D. Response to ‘Bowel injury as a complication of laparoscopy’. British Journal of Surgery 2004; 91(12): 1652. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4894; PMID: 15547889
• Debnath D. Activity analysis of Telemedicine in the UK. Postgraduate Medical Journal 2004; 80(944): 335-8. DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2003.015453; PMID: 15192165; PMCID: PMC1743026
• Debnath D. Risk of cancer from diagnostic X-rays. Lancet 2004: 363(9424): 1909. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(04)16373-3; PMID: 15183641
• Debnath D. Response to ‘Bier’s block using prilocaine: safe, cheap and well tolerated’. The Surgeon, Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland 2004: 2(3): 183. DOI: 10.1016/s1479-666x(03)80046-x; PMID: 15570780
• Debnath D. Ugly truths should not stop Pakistan’s reforms. Nature 2004; 428(6983): 601. DOI: 10.1038/428601b; PMID: 15071575
• Debnath D. Response to ‘Comparison of stenting with emergency surgery as palliative treatment for obstructing primary left-sided colorectal cancer’. British Journal of Surgery 2004; 91(4): 511. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4627; PMID: 15048764
• Debnath D, Ramsey S. Second International Hernia Congress 2003. Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) Yearbook 2003-2004: 39. [https://asit.org/]
• Debnath D. The greater man, the greater courtesy. British Medical Journal 2003; 327: 96. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7406.96
• Debnath D. Hernia: congenital or acquired? (ASiT 2003 yearbook competition). Association of Surgeons in Training Yearbook 2003-2004: 40-2. [https://asit.org/]
• Debnath D. "Author pays" as new science publishing model. It's time to wake up to the hidden agendas of free journals. British Medical Journal 2003; 326: 766. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7392.765/b; PMID: 12680398
• Debnath D. Lesson learnt: Don’t prescribe heparin for hemoperitoneum! Emergency Medicine Journal 2003; 20: 206-7. DOI: 10.1136/emj.20.2.206; PMID: 12642547; PMCID: PMC1726040
• Debnath D, Andrew D. Turn it by ninety degrees: a practice to keep the needle safe at operation. Journal of the Irish College of Physicians and Surgeons 2003; 32(1): 26-7. [Holdings: Journal of the Irish Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons. :: Library Catalog]
• Debnath D, Dielehner N, Gunning KA. Guidelines, compliance and effectiveness: a twelve months’ audit in an acute district general healthcare trust on 2-week rule for suspected colorectal cancer. Postgraduate Medical Journal 2002; 78: 748-51. DOI: 10.1136/pmj.78.926.748; PMID: 12509694; PMCID: PMC1757929
• Debnath D, Valerio D. Atraumatic rupture of spleen in adults. Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2002; 47: 437-445. PMID: 11874265
• Debnath D, Richards DG. A rare coincidence and recurrent urinary tract infections. Postgraduate Medical Journal 2001; 904: 122-129. DOI: 10.1136/pmj.77.904.122; PMID: 11161084; PMCID: PMC1741895
• Debnath D. Improving reporting of sharp injuries. Hospital Medicine 2000; 61: 852-854. DOI: 10.12968/hosp.2000.61.12.1484; PMID: 11211586
• Debnath D, Palit V, Walker MA. Gastric perforation secondary to metastatic carcinoma of the breast. Gastroenterology Today 2000; 10(2): 50.
• Debnath D. Response to “Do’s and Don’ts of writing a CV for a job application”. The Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 2000; 82(3): 104. [https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/journal/bull]

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