Dr Thangesweran A/L Ayakannu
Gynecologic Oncology · Obstetrics & Gynecology
35 years experience
4.6 (5 ratings)
About Doctor
Dr. Thangesweran A/L Ayakannu is a highly skilled Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, and Gynae-Oncologist specializing in Robotic Surgery at Sunway Medical Centre. He has over 35 years of experience. He received his MBBS from the University of the West Indies (Trinidad & Tobago) in 2001 and furthered his training in the UK, obtaining a PhD in Gynaecology Oncology from the University of Leicester and MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. He has extensive experience in robotic-assisted surgery for both benign and malignant gynaecological conditions, with a particular focus on high BMI patients. Dr. Thangesweran is known for pioneering the robotic surgery service in Gynaecology & Gynaecology Oncology, he performed the first robotic total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for endometrial cancer patients in 2020 at Liverpool Women's Hospital. He's also been recognized with awards such as the "Being Brilliant Award" in 2020 and the Sir William Gilliatt Award for best oral presentation at the RCOG World Congress. He is fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Tamil.
Qualifications
- Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery Certified Surgeon (SERGS, European)
- British & Irish Association Registered Robotic Gynaecological Surgeon (BIARGS, UK)
- INTUITIVE Registered Gynaecological Robotic Surgeon (Liverpool, UK)
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgeon (Liverpool, UK)
- Gynaecology Oncology Fellowship (Maidstone Hospital & Royal Surrey Hospital, UK)
Languages Spoken
English
Malay
Tamil
Indonesian
Patient Reviews
4.6
5 reviews
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Keith
November 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Overall we're satisfied in this hospital. Thanks to the nurses in Tower C level 2, 2D such a patiently, caring and gently taking care my wife even overwhelming admission day. Special thanks Dr. Thagesweran, the gynaecological specialist for his professional, caring, very patiently person and we'll detail explained head-to-tail about my wife case. The best word of his "I will take care of you' empowering every patient feel during their downturn.Thanks doc. Lastly, a small facility issue that the ward room shower heater failure during the my wife discharge day even it's a standard single room suppose to be good.
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Geraldyne Chong
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Thangesweran is my gynaecologist. I felt safe and secure being treated by Dr. Thanges. He doesn't judge me for my condition, he shown sincerity and care. And his skills in flawless. I deserve the best and Dr Thangesweran is probably the best gynaecologist for me.
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Sunway Medical Centre
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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