Liver transplant Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Mathew Jacob is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England with extensive surgical training from top-tier British NHS foundation trusts.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Newcastle University Hospital in England
• Served as a transplant specialist at St James's University Hospital in Leeds
• Performs complex hepatobiliary surgery and abdominal oncology at Aster CMI Hospital
• Uses modern techniques for liver resection and organ failure management
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England since 2002

Professor Sonal Asthana is a senior transplant specialist accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Based at Aster CMI Hospital, he brings elite North American training to complex hepatobiliary surgeries.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada
• Recognised with prestigious awards from the British, American, and Canadian Transplant Societies
• Specialises in liver cancer removals and pancreatic cancer surgeries
• Published over 40 scientific papers on transplant outcomes and hepatobiliary diseases
• Uses islet cell transplantation to treat endocrine pancreatic disorders

Professor Kim Dong-sik is a globally recognised expert in abdominal transplantation who leads the Organ Transplantation Centre at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Completed a two-year fellowship in abdominal transplantation at the University of Cincinnati in the United States
• Served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati specialising in liver transplants
• Received the Fellows Excellence in Research Award at the international Transplant Summit
• Regular member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society
• Specialises in HBP surgery and laparoscopic techniques for transplant patients

Professor Ravi Mohanka has performed 1,300 transplants with an 88% patient survival rate. He leads the Liver Transplant department at Global Hospital Mumbai.

• Trained at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in the USA
• Uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Specialises in both living donor and cadaveric liver transplants
• Expert in multivisceral procedures involving multiple abdominal organs
• Handled clinical placements in France and Italy focusing on hepatobiliary techniques

Dr Jayanth Reddy is a specialized liver transplant surgeon based at Aster CMI Hospital, focusing on complex hepatobiliary procedures.

• Specialises in adult and paediatric liver transplantation
• Expertise in living donor liver surgery and deceased donor programmes
• Focuses on hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgical oncology
• Practices at a leading multi-specialty hospital with a dedicated transplant wing

Professor Mohammed Rela holds a Guinness World Record for performing a successful liver transplant on a five-day-old infant. He leads the Rela Institute and Medical Centre in India.

• Completed 4,000+ liver transplant surgeries with a 95% success rate
• First surgeon in India to perform complex split liver transplants
• Specialises in paediatric liver transplantation and chronic liver failure cases
• Published 500+ scientific papers with a high Hirsch index of 48
• Uses robotic systems for precision hepatopancreatobiliary and oncology surgery

The doctor is a highly skilled liver transplant surgeon with extensive experience in performing complex liver surgeries. As the head of the Liver Transplant Department, the doctor has led numerous successful transplant operations, contributing significantly to advancements in the field. The doctor is recognized for expertise in innovative surgical techniques and has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes.

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin is a highly skilled transplant surgeon who lead liver transplantation efforts at major Turkish medical centres before joining Medicana International Ankara.

• Trained at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre
• Specialises in complex hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries including the Whipple procedure
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for various digestive and gastrointestinal conditions
• Published academic researcher in the field of general surgery and organ transplant
• Serves as a Professor at Medicana – a leading private hospital group in Turkey

Professor Vivek Vij holds a record for the lowest biliary complication rate worldwide, maintaining a 100% donor safety profile across his career.

• Performed 2,000 liver transplants with his specialist surgical team
• Achieved a biliary complication rate of less than 4% in living donor cases
• Pioneered laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the Indian subcontinent
• Trained at the University of Alabama and the International Liver Transplant Society in Chicago
• Standardised safety protocols now used for living donor surgery programs

Dr. Vahit Onur Gul is an expert general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, stomach, and rectal cancers. Dr. Gul completed robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery training in Switzerland. He holds the rank of Associate Professor of General Surgery.

• Performs minimally invasive procedures for obesity, breast, and thyroid conditions.
• Treats complex oncologic cases alongside hernia repairs and anal region diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Utilizes skills gained from international courses in Switzerland and the USA.