What is ARC
The Apollo Rectal Cancer Programme at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai — is a dedicated rectal cancer unit built around specialised colorectal expertise, multidisciplinary decision-making and advanced surgical and treatment pathways. It brings together consultant colorectal surgeons, robotic surgery and a dedicated Multidisciplinary Tumour Board to assess each case, develop an individualised treatment plan and keep the patient's quality of life in view at every step.
Our 100k+ Happy Customers
Built around specialist experience, surgical volume, and a clear growth vision. We have done this more often than anyone else in India.
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The ARC Difference
One dedicated programme. Comprehensive colorectal care.
A colorectal cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. What changes the experience is not one doctor alone, but a dedicated team, a clear protocol and access to the right care at the right time.
Dedicated Team
A specialist colorectal cancer team working with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, radiology, pathology, nursing and stoma care.
Robotic Experience
With a remarkable track record of performing over 1,000 robotic colorectal procedures, our team has developed extensive expertise in managing complex cases of colon and rectal cancer surgery.
Rectal Preservation
Watch-and-Wait
Sphincter-Saving Surgery
Organ Preservation
Where medically safe, ARC explores pathways that may help preserve the rectum, sphincter function and continence.
MDT
A comprehensive and multi-disciplinary tumor (MDT) board that brings together experts from various fields to collaboratively discuss and evaluate complex cancer cases.
Technology Stack
Robotic surgery, proton therapy, multidisciplinary oncology and complex reconstruction capabilities within Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.
Always-On Access
A 24×7 access pathway designed to help patients and families take the next step with clarity.
Our Programmes
Comprehensive care for every stage of your journey.
Every patient is reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumour board, ensuring treatment decisions are tailored to their diagnosis and aligned with international best practices.
Our Team
A programme built on collaboration.
ARC is headed by Professor Venkatesh Munikrishnan, a Consultant Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon, along with three other colorectal surgeons. and a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Every treatment plan is collaboratively discussed, ensuring that all patients benefit from the collective expertise of the entire team.
Access
Speak to ARC. Any time. Any symptom.
Bleeding, pain, a lump, a change in bowel habits, a new diagnosis or a treatment recommendation that worries you — ARC is designed to help patients and families find the right next step.
