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About Liver Resection doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Liver Resection doctors
FeaturedDr. Giriraj Bora
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (GI Surgery), Fellowship in Liver Transplant
Chief — Liver Transplant; Sr. Consultant — GI & HPB Surgery · Specialty: Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon
- Chief — Liver Transplant; Sr. Consultant — GI & HPB Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram (Present)
- Consultant — Liver Transplant, Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences (CLBS), New Delhi (from January 2013)
Expertise & Procedures
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant
- Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) with Portal Vein Reconstruction
Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Arul Kumar S
MBBS, MS in General Surgery, Fellowship in HPB Surgery, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
Associate Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon
- Associate Consultant, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and HPB Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai (Present)
- Training in HPB Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore (2014–2016)
Expertise & Procedures
- Live donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplant
- Hilar cholangiocarcinoma resection
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Complex liver resections
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Chethan C M
MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in HPB Surgery
Consultant — HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon · Specialty: HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Consultant — HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, India (Present)
- Senior surgical practitioner with 18+ years of experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver Resection and Hepatectomy
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
- ABO-compatible and ABO-incompatible Liver Transplant
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal Pancreatectomy
HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Dheeraj Manchanda
MBBS, MS, Fellowship, Fellowship
Associate Consultant — HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
- Associate Consultant, HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Institute for Digestive and Liver Diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver resection and hepatectomy
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Biliary reconstruction and hepaticojejunostomy
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Fysal Kollanta Valappil
MBBS, MS, MCh, FNB-PD, FMAS
Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
Medanta – The Medicity Gurgaon, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon
- Consultant, Institute of Liver Transplant and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, India — Present
- Specialist in Liver Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery, and Gastrointestinal Surgery with 10+ years of experience
Expertise & Procedures
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplant coordination
- Liver resection and hepatectomy
- Robotic-assisted liver surgery
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Gaurav Sood
MBBS, MS, DNB
Director — HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India19+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 19+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
- Director — HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant — Jaypee Hospital, Noida, India
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver resection and hepatectomy
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
- Distal and total pancreatectomy
- Biliary reconstruction and hepaticojejunostomy
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon Experience: 19+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Inbaraj Balradja
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch. (General Surgery)
Senior Consultant — Liver Transplant, Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India9+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 9+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant Surgery – Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi – Present
- HPB & Transplant Surgeon – Fortis Vashi
Expertise & Procedures
- Live donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- ABO-incompatible liver transplantation
- Split liver transplantation
- Pediatric liver transplantation
Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 9+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar BaghHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Kapil Dev Yadav
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), FALS (Robotic Surgery)
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Transplant · Specialty: Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon
Paras Hospitals Gurugram, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Transplant — Paras Hospitals, Gurugram
- 12+ years' clinical experience in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplant evaluation and surgery
- Hepatectomy and liver resection
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Ketul V Shah
MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Consultant — HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery · Specialty: HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai — Present
- Senior surgical gastroenterologist with 15+ years clinical experience in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver resection and partial hepatectomy
- Deceased donor liver transplantation
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy
- Hepaticojejunostomy and biliary reconstruction
HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Kumar Palaniappan
MBBS, DNB General Surgery, DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery
Clinical Lead — Laparoscopy Liver Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Clinical Lead – Laparoscopy Liver Surgery, Senior Consultant Abdominal Trauma, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Rela Hospital, Chennai – Present
- Senior Consultant Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgery, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver Transplantation (Living & Deceased Donor)
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Hepatic Tumor Surgery
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Gastrectomy
Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,000
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Liver Resection
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Est. 2010
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$8,000
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Liver ResectionLiver Transplant & HPBCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Liver Resection
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for bile duct cancer / cholangiocarcinoma treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Liver Resection?
Liver resection is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the liver affected by primary liver cancer, metastatic tumors, or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), while preserving enough healthy liver tissue to maintain normal function. It is often the most effective curative option for localized liver tumors and can be performed via open surgery or minimally invasive techniques depending on tumor size, location, and patient fitness. India's leading HPB centers offer this procedure with outcomes comparable to Western hospitals at a fraction of the cost.
Who may be considered?
Liver Resection may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Traditional open surgery through an abdominal incision, preferred for large, multiple, or centrally located tumors requiring extensive resection.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Open Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
Most Common for Complex TumorsTraditional open surgery through an abdominal incision, preferred for large, multiple, or centrally located tumors requiring extensive resection.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $400 - $900
CT triple-phase liver, MRI with contrast, liver function tests, CBC, coagulation profile, tumor markers (AFP, CA 19-9, CEA), ECG, cardiac clearance, viral hepatitis screening
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $8,000 - $14,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2-3 days
Hospitalisation: ~7-10 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 4-5 weeks
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthetist fees
- ICU and ward stay
- Standard OT and surgical implants if needed
- Routine post-op medications
- Basic follow-up consultations
Usually Not Included
- Pre-op advanced imaging done outside package
- Chemotherapy or targeted therapy
- Complications requiring extended ICU/ventilator support
- Long-term oncology follow-up
- Airfare and local accommodation
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients resume light activities within 3-4 weeks, with full recovery and liver regeneration typically occurring over 2-3 months; follow-up imaging and blood tests are scheduled periodically to monitor liver function and detect recurrence.
Risks
Potential risks include bleeding, bile leakage, infection, liver failure in patients with underlying liver disease, and, rarely, need for further surgery; careful pre-operative liver function assessment helps minimize these risks.
Alternatives
Depending on tumor stage and liver function, alternatives may include liver transplantation, ablation therapies (RFA/microwave), transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), or systemic/targeted chemotherapy for inoperable cases.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent CT scan (triple-phase, abdomen)
- MRI liver with contrast (if available)
- Liver function tests (LFT)
- Tumor marker results (AFP, CA 19-9, CEA)
- Viral hepatitis (HBV/HCV) screening report
- Biopsy/histopathology report if performed
- Prior surgical or treatment history summary
- Recent CBC and coagulation profile
Patient information needed
- Age and general health status
- History of liver disease or cirrhosis
- Current medications and allergies
- Presence of jaundice or bile duct involvement
- Prior abdominal surgeries
- Alcohol consumption or smoking history
- Availability of a caregiver during recovery
- Insurance or payment method for treatment
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Liver Resection) and procedure (Liver Resection) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Liver Resection in India
What is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is a cancer that originates in the epithelial cells of the bile ducts, and it can occur within the liver (intrahepatic), at the junction where the liver's left and right ducts meet (perihilar, also called Klatskin tumour), or in the lower part of the duct closer to the small intestine (distal). It is classified and staged — typically using the TNM system or location-specific staging criteria — to guide treatment planning.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Common presentations include painless jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, pale stools, persistent itching, unintentional weight loss, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue — all of which can also occur with other biliary or liver conditions. Some individuals, particularly those with intrahepatic tumours, may have no symptoms at all until the disease is at an advanced stage. These symptoms should prompt medical evaluation, but they do not on their own confirm a diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma.
How is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with blood tests including liver function tests and tumour markers such as CA 19-9 and CEA, though these markers are not definitive on their own. Cross-sectional imaging — such as contrast-enhanced CT, MRI with MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography), or endoscopic ultrasound — is used to characterise the tumour's location, size, and relationship to surrounding structures. Tissue confirmation through biopsy or biliary brushings during endoscopic or percutaneous procedures, combined with staging to assess lymph node involvement and distant spread, is usually necessary before a treatment plan is finalised.
How is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on tumour location, stage, the patient's overall health, and liver function. For resectable tumours, surgical removal — such as liver resection or bile duct surgery — offers the best prospect of long-term disease control and is the primary curative option; in selected cases of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation may be considered within specific clinical protocols. For unresectable or metastatic disease, systemic chemotherapy (commonly gemcitabine-based regimens), targeted therapies for tumours with specific molecular alterations (such as FGFR2 fusions or IDH1 mutations), and biliary drainage procedures to relieve obstruction form the mainstays of care.
Can Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma be treated without a procedure?
When the tumour is not amenable to surgery — due to extent of disease, involvement of critical vascular structures, or the patient's fitness — chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and molecularly targeted agents represent meaningful treatment pathways that can slow progression and improve quality of life. Biliary stenting or external drainage may also be performed to relieve jaundice and reduce infection risk regardless of whether curative treatment is pursued. That said, for patients who are surgical candidates, non-surgical management alone is generally not considered curative, and the decision between approaches depends entirely on individual clinical assessment.
When is Liver Resection considered for Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Liver Resection may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is typically evaluated and managed by a hepatobiliary (HPB) surgeon working in close collaboration with a specialist hepatologist or gastroenterologist, a medical oncologist, and an interventional radiologist or endoscopist — ideally through a dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT). In cases where liver transplantation is being considered, a transplant hepatologist and transplant surgeon become integral to the team.
How do I choose a doctor for Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
When selecting a centre or specialist for cholangiocarcinoma, it is worth prioritising institutions with a high-volume HPB surgery programme, demonstrated experience with complex biliary reconstructions, and access to a formal multidisciplinary tumour board that includes oncology, radiology, and pathology. Ask about the team's specific case volume for cholangiocarcinoma, availability of molecular tumour profiling, and what follow-up and surveillance protocols are in place after treatment.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.