Liver Resection Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Dr Vivek Vij has performed 500+ non-transplant liver resections and 500+ liver transplants. He achieved the world's lowest biliary complication rate (under 4%) for living donor transplants. The hospital uses the Da Vinci robot for minimally invasive procedures. It is NABH accredited and part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group. Services for Australians include interpreters and airport transfers.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital specialises in oncology and transplantology – core expertise for liver resections. It treats over 110,000 patients annually in a 250-bed facility with 10 operating theatres and its own research laboratory. Located near Istanbul International Airport, the hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and provides interpreter assistance for international patients.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is a JCI accredited hospital with TEMOS and ISO 9001 certification, treating over 400,000 patients annually. The hospital has a Fibroscan for non-invasive liver assessment and is part of the extensive Bangkok Dusit Medical Services network.

Dr Ravi Mohanka, the Head of Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary Surgery, has performed over 1,300 liver transplants. He offers laparoscopic and robotic-assisted resections – techniques that lead to faster recovery. The hospital holds NABH accreditation and its dedicated International Patient Services team handles everything from airport transfers to post-operative coordination.

Manipal Goa Hospital is the largest medical centre on India's western coast and a major hub for 2 million international patients yearly. It uses IBM Watson for Oncology for AI-assisted treatment planning, akin to multidisciplinary board advice. Liver resections here typically use a laparoscopic approach to minimise blood loss and shorten recovery. Costs are 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe or the USA, with airport transfers and interpreter services included. The hospital holds NABH, ISO and NABL accreditation.

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) has performed over 1,000 liver transplants – demonstrating deep surgical expertise for liver resection. It is Korea's first government-accredited hospital. Its International Department offers 24/7 English interpreters and medical records in English upon request. The fully digital hospital system minimises errors and streamlines patient care.

Korea University Anam Hospital is a JCI-accredited hospital, recognised by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals. Its dedicated Robot Surgery Centre offers advanced precision for liver resections, and bloodless surgery options minimise blood loss and reduce recovery time. The hospital handles 20,000 surgeries per year and can organise same-day consultation and admission for new cancer patients. Seoul is accessible with direct flights from Australia.