SERVICES OFFERED

Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgical Oncology is constituted by 3 surgical units. Each unit is headed by Professors with vast
experience and updated surgical skills. A major proportion of patients will receive treatment in the department be it
in the form of radical surgery or palliative surgery. The Surgical Oncology Department is actively involved in training
M. Ch Super Specialty Post Graduate Students. There is an intake of 15 M. Ch PG students every year. Department
follows a rigorous teaching programme such as Subject Seminars, Journal Clubs and case discussions covering all
aspects of the subject ranging from basic Oncology to intricacies of management of specific cancers and evidence
based patient care. Practical training in advanced surgical skills is imparted extensively between the three units and
additional postings in other departments. The department also plays a role in inspiring and finessing young minds
enrolled in M.S General Surgery post graduate courses all over Karnataka during their peripheral postings at our
institute by teaching them the concepts of Surgical Oncology. The Department of Surgical Oncology is also involved
in both theoretical and practical training of B.Sc. O.T Technology students affiliated to RGUHS. Each year 10 students
are admitted through selection by Karnataka Examination Authority.
Blood Bank
It has facility to provide blood transfusion services, to train medical and Para-medical personnel in related areas and
to function as an apical medical and research department in the state in this field. Voluntary blood donation and routine
preparation of blood components. Strict adherence to quality control at all phases of donor selection, donor room
procedures, screening and processing of blood, and serological procedures for grouping and typing of blood are
followed. The facility is licensed by the Drugs Controller of India.
Anesthesiology & Pain Relief
The Department offers Anaesthesia and Pain relief services for cancer treatment which includes Cancer Surgery -
curative, reconstructive, and palliative using advanced technology and equipment’s. The operation theatre complex
consists of eight state of art fully equipped operation theatres rooms with 10 bedded, ICU. We have 15 bedded step
down ICU to take care of post-operative patients.
Biochemistry
It is a comprehensive department involved in patient care, teaching and research. A spectrum of routine clinical
chemistry investigations with special chemistry tests like tumour markers are being carried out in the department for
patient care. Equipped with state of the art machines like spectrophotometric, chemiluminescence based auto-
analysers, PCR, RT-PCR caters approximately 8,00,000 tests annually. To ensure the quality reports released, regular
internal quality control and external quality control programs are undertaken.

The department is actively engaged in several teaching programs. The Undergraduate programs for Allied Health
Sciences (AHS) like B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology course, Postgraduate programs like Ph.D. affiliated to
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). In addition, guidance and facilities are extended to
Postgraduate Medical and Dental students for their dissertation work. A number of undergraduate and post graduate
non-medical students from other universities are regularly posted for training programs.
Community Oncology
This Department is Conducting: Screening and detection for various cancers; Daily check-up for women and men;
Training programmes for medical personnel about awareness and early detection; Anti-tobacco campaigns; Health
camps all over Karnataka. Dept. has a Mobile Cancer Detection Unit.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

It includes both Population Based Cancer Registry of Bangalore and Hospital Based Cancer Registry and are included
under the network of National Cancer Registry Programme of India (ICMR) The faculty is involved in Teaching
covering topics on Epidemiology and Biostatistics for various Super specialty¸ Post graduate medical courses and also
Para medical courses such as Nursing and students of Allied Science courses offered by the Institute. The statistical
consultation is offered to the students in the data analysis of their Dissertation/Doctoral thesis.

Gynecological Oncology
The Department is involved in the Prevention, early detection, investigations, diagnosis, treatment both surgery and
chemotherapy, follow up and palliative care of women with Gynecological Cancers. The Department is actively
involved in clinical research. The Department is allotted 6 operations days in a week where a variety of Gynecological
Surgeries, including Laparoscopic surgeries and Robotic surgeries are performed.

Head and Neck Onco-Surgery

Head and Neck Surgery is done for Tumors of the Mouth; Pharynx (Throat); Larynx (Voice Box); Esophagus; Thyroid
Gland; Parathyroid Gland; Parotid and Other Salivary Glands; Soft Tissue Tumors; Bone Tumors; Tumors of the Dent
Alveolar Structures, Nasal Cavity and Sinuses, Base of the Skull, Ear Canal and Temporal Bone, Nerves and Blood
Vessels of the Neck; Skin Cancers; Melanoma.
The Dept. is equipped with state of the art Robotic Surgery machine, CO2 laser machine, High end operating
microscope, Micro-drill, Xenon head light, provides minimally invasive endoscopic laser surgery, organ preservation
surgery, Supra-major surgery with plastic reconstructive surgery with all the major free micro vascular flap surgery,
The minor OT is used for Nasal endoscopic biopsy, Direct laryngoscope biopsy, Dressings throughout the week. OPD
is equipped with modern ENT examination tables, 0 0 nasal endoscopes, 90 0 Hopkins endoscopes with recording
features.

Medical Oncology
The Department of Medical Oncology is responsible for diagnosing and treating all cases of hematological
malignancies as well as administering chemotherapy to solid tumors in various settings. The Dept. is committed to
improving the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with cancer. To meet this mission there is a broad range of
basic Research, Clinical Research, Patient Care and Teaching activities. The Department has its own medical minor
O.T., where all the minor procedures such as Bone Marrow Aspirations / Biopsies, Ascetic and Pleural Tapping,
Trucut Biopsy etc, are carried out under full aseptic precautions. The Department also provides Specialist clinics for
autologous stem cell transplantation for malignancies like Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and
multiple myeloma.
Microbiology
Microbiology Department is diagnosing majority of opportunistic infections seen in immunocompromised patients,
some of them using the latest molecular tools. Routine tests include identification of bacteria, fungi and parasites &
antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates, relevant serological investigation and identification of opportunistic
pathogens which are commonly encountered in a cancer center. In addition, the Department has the expertise to offer
molecular diagnosis for some of the common infections in cancer patients: The department has facilities for human
immunology based work including cell culture, Magnetic Associated Cell Sorting. Nonisotopic In-Situ Hybridization
(NISH) and Real-time PCR is being done presently for detection and quantitation of viruses in various clinical
specimens. The department is actively involved in microbiological surveillance of the brachytherapy unit, OT and
ICU routinely. Bone marrow transplant room surveillance and water analysis are performed whenever required and
random sterility checking of blood units and collection bags are performed. The department is involved in infection
monitoring, MRSA screening and at regular intervals, surveys the antibiotic resistance patterns amongst organisms
isolated at our center. The department perform water analysis, testing the efficacy of disinfectants, food handlers
testing for carrier status, etc.

Nuclear Medicine
This Department has Dual Head Gamma Camera with 5 isolation wards for radioactive treatment and conducting all
gamut of investigation. With advent of PET CT and recent newer treatment, Nuclear Medicine has come to forefront
in the management of Oncology patients. Shortly, the Dept. is getting state of art PET CT and SPECT CT with new 6
bedded isolation wards. Dept. has planned to start post graduate teaching program in: DNB Nuclear Medicine for
Doctors; and, BSc Nuclear Medicine for Technical personal.

Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology is one of the main specialties in catering services to the patients attending KMIO. It has adequate
Radiation Therapy, Teletherapy, Brachytherapy facilities. The department actively participates in Multidisciplinary
clinics, teaching and research activities at KMIO. As both the numbers of cancer patients and the percent who receive
radiation therapy is increasing, the Institute has made efforts in creating the necessary medical and paramedical
training infrastructure to train and create the specially trained necessary manpower. The Dept. has adequately skilled
and trained radiotherapy staff for each of these machineries like fulltime radiation oncologists, radiation physicists,
radiation therapy technologists or radiotherapists, nurses, and support personnel.

Pathology
The Dept. of Pathology has grown from strength to strength and has the following Units under its umbrella, viz Unit
of Histopathology, Unit of Cytology, Unit of Haematology, Unit of Cytogenetics and the recently formed Unit of
Onco-pathology. The Dept. of Pathology caters to most of the routine Pathology investigations and also specialised
tests like immunohistochemistry, FISH, conventional Cytogenetics and Flow Cytometry. A molecular Pathology
laboratory will also be established shortly. The academic courses such as (i) M.D. Pathology; Fellowships in Tumour
Pathology; and B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology are available in the Dept. Postgraduate students (MD
Pathology) from all over the state are posted regularly for onco-pathology training.

Molecular Oncology
Molecular oncology is an interdisciplinary medical specialty at the interface of Bio- chemistry and oncology that refers
to the investigation of the chemistry of cancer and tumours at the molecular scale. Also the development and
application of molecularly targeted therapies.

Palliative Medicine
The Dept. is providing Palliative care services and is one of the pioneers in obtaining and dispensing oral morphine
solution. Many patients had the privilege of pain control with oral morphine solution and continuing care. The
palliative care networks with hospice and home care services in Bangalore. At present it has a multi- disciplinary team
of doctors, nurses, pharmacist, social worker and volunteers. It has out- patient services which functions 6 days a week
and has 20 beds for inpatients. With a good team and support of large number of dedicated volunteers the department
has expanded to incorporate, a day care Centre as a recreational service for patients and caretakers in a day of every
week.

Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Oncology is functioning as a separate Department from December 2008. The Department treats about 450
– 500 new Childhood cancer every year, which include both Hematological Cancers and Solid Tumors.

Radiodiagnosis
The Department of Radiodiagnosis from its inception, continues to play an important and significant role in the over-
all health care and academic activities of the Institute. The department is well equipped with Imaging Equipment
including X-Ray machines, mammography, Ultrasonography, colour Doppler, Whole Body CT Scanners and MRI.
Throughout the year patients are referred for Investigation from all over Karnataka State as well as from neighboring
states. Tests are performed mainly for malignant disorders, but non-malignant conditions are also evaluated. Institute
patients, staff members and referral patients from other hospitals are being regularly investigated.

Radiation Physics
The department provides medical physics support to Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Radio-diagnosis
departments of KMIO and Regional Centre for Radiopharmaceuticals, BRIT, KMIO campus. Ph.D degree is being
pursued in the department in various challenging topics in the field. The department conducts M.Sc. (Radiation
Physics) programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and approved by Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai with intake of 5 students per year. Classes are conducted by the expert
faculty members of the department for M.D. (Radiotherapy), D.M.R.T., M.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. Radiotherapy
Technology and Radio- Diagnosis technology programmes. The department is also recognized as one of the approved
centers by AERB to conduct one-year Internship programme for Medical Physics students as partial fulfilment of their
curriculum for appearing for Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) examinations conducted by AERB.
Psycho-oncology
Psycho oncology is an interdisciplinary area bringing together mental health and oncological fields to analyse the
psychological, behavioral and social aspects of cancer. Cancer is an illness that comes with an unavoidable amount of
distress from the beginning of its diagnosis further continuing into the treatment stages, and at the palliative care stage.
It is important to look into the emotional, social and behavioral changes that occur in a patient and their caregiver’s
lives which will need psychological support from professionals such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists,
psychological counselors, and psychiatric social workers. Providing cancer patients and caregivers with coping
strategies, adjustment techniques, stress management, pain management, relaxation techniques, and other emotional
support. Supporting psychological wellbeing will not only improve the quality of life but also help the patient in
having a more positive outlook and optimistic attitude towards the process and treatment.

Laboratory Facilities
Routine Investigation: Routine blood test for biochemical parameters like, Blood sugar, RFT, LFT, LDH, Calcium,
Uric acid, Cholesterol & Electrolytes like Sodium and Potassium
Special Investigation: Thyroid Function Test- T3, T4 & TSH, Thyroglobulin, Anti TG, Anti TPO
Tumour Markers: CEA, PSA, AFP, CA 125, BHCG, CA 19.9
All investigations with respect to molecular oncology

Dietary Service
The Dietary Service is one of the important supportive services of the hospital catering to Nutritional support to the
patients undergoing treatment at KMIO. Apart from the Dietician in the department there are 9 staff working including
supervisor, cooks and cleaners with an objective of providing hygiene and nutritional food to our patients every day.
Dieticians do regular ward round and prepare chart for each and every patient after assessing their need and daily
requirement of calories. As per patients need whether liquid diet, semi-solid, solid or diabetic diet are provided.

Library and information centre

The Library & Information Centre, KMIO is a specialized library in the field of Oncological Sciences. The Library
catering to the needs of Doctors, faculty, research fellows, Scientific/ technical staffs, Students of Super specialties,
Postgraduate and Undergraduates medical and para medical students. The library is acting as a referral center for
oncology throughout South India to the medical, faculty & Oncology professionals.
 Schemes available at KMIO
SL.NO. SCHEME NAME
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEME
1. PRADHANA MANTRI JAN AROGYA YOJANA
2. BSNL
3. CGHS
4. EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION
5. EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE SCHEME
6. HAL

SL.NO. SCHEME NAME

STATE GOVERNMENT SCHEME
1. AYUSHMAN BHARAT AROGYA KARNATAKA
2. JYOTHI SANJEEVINI
3. SCP/TSP RARE DISEASE
4. YESHAVINI SCHEME
5. DR. NTR AAROGYASRI SCHEME (AP)
6. BBMP
7. FIRE AND EMERGENCY
8. JAIL PATIENTS
9. KARNATAKA STATE FINANCIAL COP.
10. KPTCL
11. AROGYABHAGYA

SL.NO. FUNDS
1. ADVANCE
2. KCMMRS
3. PATIENT WELFARE FUND
4. PRIYA KRISHNA MLA FUND
5. RASTRIYA AROGYA NIDHI
6. SCP/TSP
About
Ayushman Bharath /Arogya Karnataka.
The United Nations, people oriented ‘Millennium Development Goals’ concluded in the year 2015, which triggered
new initiatives in the form of ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)’ with a continuing mandate to “Ensure healthy
lives and promoting well-being for all, at all ages”. The focus towards achieving Universal Health Coverage for
ensuring the wellbeing of all was expressly underpinned in this goal.
Karnataka has been in the forefront of successfully implementing various health care schemes through Suvarna Arogya
Suraksha Trust on an Assurance Mode, for the benefit of a large section of BPL and APL populace in the State
including Road Accident Victims within the borders of Karnataka. The success of implementation through Assurance
Mode was reinforced by the fact that there was 64 % reduction in Out of Pocket Expenditure (OOE), mortality was
reduced by 64 % among BPL families and 12.3 % households are more likely to access hospital care –as per a World
Bank Study.Thus continuing the mandate of SDGs, the government decided to extend Universal Health Care in all the
three sectors of primary, secondary and tertiary care to all residents of Karnataka by pooling resources from various
on-going schemes.
Hence the launch of the pioneering “Arogya Karnataka” dedicated to the people of Karnataka. With this Karnataka is
proud to be the FIRST STATE in the Country to declare and implement Universal Health Coverage to insulate
Karnataka people from impoverishment as well as to ensure the overall health and well-being of the people of
Karnataka.
Scheme Objective
The objective of the scheme is to extend ‘Universal Health Coverage’ to all residents in Karnataka State. Under this
new scheme, primary health care, specified secondary and tertiary health care benefits will be provided.
The current ongoing health schemes like Vajpayee Arogyashree, Yeshaswini Scheme, Rajiv Arogya Bhagya Scheme,
RashtriyaSwasthayaBimaYojana (RSBY) including RSBY for senior citizens, RashtriyaBalaSwasthayaKaryakram
(RBSK), MukhyamantriSantwana Harish Scheme, Indira Suraksha Yojane, Cochlear Implant Scheme etc. will all be
converged under this new Arogya Karnataka Scheme.
The scheme will be rolled out in Karnataka in phases. In the first phase 10 major hospitals have been chosen, They
are KC General Hospital, Jaya Sri Jayadeva Institute of cardiology and research PMSSY, Victoria Campus, Mandya
Institute of Medical sciences, Mcgann Institute of Medical Sciences,Shimogga,Wenlock District Hospital, Mangluru,
Karnataka institute of Medical sciences, Hubli, Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, GulbargaVijayanagara
Institute of Medical sciences, Bellari. In the next phase it shall be rolled out in other 33 major and district level
hospitals within 30.6.2018.
Thereafter, the roll out of the scheme to taluka level hospitals, CHC and PHCs shall be completed by 30.9.2018,
31.10.2018 and 31.12.2018 respectively.
Patient Enrollment
For accessing the scheme benefits, the beneficiaries have to be enrolled in the “Arogya Karnataka” system. A patient
need to be enrolled at a PHI only once. When a patient approaches a PHI for the treatment, the enrollment staff of the
PHI will be enrolling the patient on the enrollment portal developed for “Arogya Karnataka” and generate a unique
ID called “ArKID”. The enrollment is based on a person’s Aadhar Card number. The patient’s biometric impression
is captured on a biometric device and authenticated with CIDR Aadhar Server. The E-KYC details will be auto
populated.
In case there is a failure in reading the bio metric impression of the beneficiary wishing to enroll, other options such
as “OTP”, capturing data from the QR code and getting data from the Food Department’s database are provided.
While benefits of the scheme can be availed in PHIs by the alternate methods provided for enrolment, producing
Adhaar card/ number and authentication with the Adhaar database is mandatory for referral to private hospitals.
A mandatory consent will be obtained using a pre-printed self-declaration form from the enrolling beneficiary to use
his details only for the purpose of enrollment. The self–declaration form will also containa section where in the
beneficiary desiring to be enrolled under “Arogya Karnataka” scheme gives a declaration that he/she does not have
aninsurance in any other scheme.
Patient Entitlement under the Scheme
The PDS card decides the entitlement of the patient and is authenticated via a web service, with the stored PDS details
in the Food and Civil Service Database to determine whether the beneficiary belongs to “Eligible Category” or not,
as per the norms defined under the National Food Security Act 2013. Accordingly, He will be categorized as ‘Eligible
Patient”. If a beneficiary is not from the “Eligible category” as per the FSA or if the beneficiary does not have a PDS
card, he or she will be automatically enrolled as a “General Patient”.
Once the E-KYC form is filled and the beneficiary categorization is completed, the beneficiary will become registered
under the Scheme and will be given a unique scheme ID “ArKID” number. The generated unique ID number printed
on a card will be provided on a payment of Rs.10/- only for the first time to the successfully enrolled beneficiary. For
reprinting the card on request of the enrolled beneficiary in case he has lost the card he will be given another card at
a cost of Rs.20/- only.
ArKID
The unique ArKID will be the PDS card Number with a separator (-) and a sequential number for each member of the
family that approaches a PHI for service and seeks to get enrolled.
The UHC Card provided will contain Photo, Name, Unique Scheme ID and Basic Details of the Beneficiary. An SMS
alert will also be sent to the Enrolled Patient to his mobile number wherever the mobile number has been shared with
the registration personnel.
Once the Scheme card is generated the patient can access the treatment under the “Arogya Karnataka” scheme.
The beneficiary will not be required to carry his Adhaar card or Food card the next time he visits the hospital for
treatment. He will be serviced based on the Arogya Karnataka card.