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C. K. Durga | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Education | MBBS M.S. (Surgery) |
Occupation(s) | Surgeon, Oncologist |
Known for | Development of breast cancer surgery technique |
Awards | Nari Shakti Puraskar (2018) |
C. K. Durga is an Indian surgeon and oncologist. She developed a breast cancer surgery technique that simultaneously removes the cancer and reconstructs the breast using the patient's own tissue,[1] which has been widely adopted by surgeons worldwide. She is known for her contributions to women's health, particularly through her extensive research on breast cancer.[2][3]
She is the recipient of the 2018 Nari Shakti Puraskar, India's highest civilian honour for women, given by the Government of India.[1][4][5]