Senior Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist
Full Professor, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM)
Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Professor Dr. Nirmala Kampan is a Senior Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist and Full Professor at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) and the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
She heads both the Gynae-Oncology Unit and the Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery Unit at HCTM. With subspecialty training in gynaecologic oncology, a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, and a Ph.D. from Monash University, Australia, she is highly regarded for her expertise in ovarian cancer research, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and gynaecological cancer surgeries and management.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Professor Nirmala plays a central role in postgraduate education, fellowship training, and regional capacity development. She was instrumental in introducing laparoscopic procedures such as lymphadenectomy and sentinel lymph node mapping for gynaecologic malignancies at HCTM.
Under her leadership, UKM has emerged as a leading centre for minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, promoting safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred surgical practices while advancing women’s health nationwide.
