Conditions we treat:
- Acute liver failure
- Severe acute hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Liver cirrhosis
- Portal hypertension
- Chronic hepatitis
- Hepatitis B and C
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Liver cancer
- Liver trauma
- Liver metastases
- Gall bladder and Bile duct cancer
- Metabolic liver diseases
- Biliary atresia
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cancer
- Splenic disorders
What is liver transplantation?
Who needs to seek help for Liver Disease?
Services Offered
- Specialist evaluation and consultation with multi-disciplinary team consisting of
– Hepatologist
– HPB surgeon
– Liver transplant anesthesia and intensive care specialist
– Physiotherapist
– Dietitian - Liver transplant coordinator
- Onsite laboratory service
- Liver Elastography
- Day care unit – for convenient administration of treatments that require short hospital stays for a few hours and procedures such as paracentesis, endoscopy and biopsy.
What is Liver Failure?
Types of Services & Treatment Provided
- Dedicated liver intensive care unit
- Therapeutic plasma exchange
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- 24-hour Blood Bank with apheresis facility
- Advanced laboratory and microbiology (infection control) support
- Round-the-clock dialysis and CRRT support
Liver Transplantation
Who needs a Liver Transplant?
Types of Liver Transplants Offered
Deceased donor Liver Transplant
Living donor Liver Transplantation:
ABO incompatible liver transplant:
Split Liver Transplantation:
Auxiliary Liver Transplantation:
Domino Liver Transplantation:
Swap Liver Transplantation
Mono-segmental Liver Transplant:
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
What is the role of Interventional Radiology in Liver Disease?
Treatments Provided
- Liver biopsy
- TIPSS (liver bypass) for refractory ascites and variceal bleed
- BRTO/PARTO/CARTO for fundal variceal bleed
- MWA, RFA, TACE & TARE for HCC ablation
Facilities
- Advanced Cath lab for IR procedures
- Portable color Doppler ultrasonology
- Liver Elastography
- 64-slice CT scanner
- 3 T MRI
What is the procedure for liver transplantation?
Who is the donor?
Living donor liver transplantation:
a. Who is a suitable living liver donor?
b. How is a living liver donor assessed?
c. What are the risks of living liver donation?
d. What is done in donor surgery?
e. What happens after donor surgery?
f. Are there any long-term risks or adverse effects on other organ systems after liver donation?
Cadaveric (deceased donor) liver transplantation:
a. Waitlisting for cadaveric transplantation:
b. Life while waiting for a cadaveric donor:
c. What is the time to get a donor liver?
d. What to do when you get a call about liver donor availability?
The liver transplant operation:
Post-operative care:
Life after liver transplantation:
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Meet Our Specialists
Liver Transplantation
- Dr. Vivek R
- MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in EUS
- Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist
Dr. Vivek R
Qualifications: MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in EUS
Occupation: Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist
Expertise: • Dr. Vivek R is a powerhouse in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill to the vibrant medical scene in Hyderabad. • Comprehensive Treatment: With a focus on diverse Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Hepatic conditions, he tackles everything from common issues like GERD to complex challenges such as Gastrointestinal Cancer, showcasing a broad and nuanced approach to patient care. • Cutting-Edge Procedures: Dr. Vivek R is not just a practitioner but a trailblazer in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. From ERCP and EUS to the intricacies of Endoscopic mucosal resection, he maneuvers with unparalleled finesse. • Influence Beyond Borders: Beyond the clinical realm, Dr. Vivek R extends his influence globally as a lead and co-author of scientific papers in prestigious international journals. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge shines through. • Engaging Presentations: Attendees at various national conferences are captivated by his dynamic oral presentations. Dr. Vivek R doesn't just practice medicine; he actively contributes to its evolution, reflecting a dedication that goes beyond the ordinary.
Education & Qualifications: • MBBS – Kakatiya Government Medical College (KMC), Warangal, Telangana. • DNB (Internal Medicine) – Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. • DM (Medical Gastroenterology) – Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. • Fellowship in EUS
More Info: • Dr. Sachin has completed his Fellowship in Leukaemia / BMT from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. • He has gained hands-on clinical experience in Immunology and Paediatric BMT at Great Ormond street Hospital, London, UK.
- DR GATTU THARUN
- MBBS (Osmania), MS (Gen. Surgery, AIIMS Delhi), M.Ch (HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, ILBS Delhi) FMAS, DMAS, FICRS
- Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
DR GATTU THARUN
Qualifications: MBBS (Osmania), MS (Gen. Surgery, AIIMS Delhi), M.Ch (HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, ILBS Delhi) FMAS, DMAS, FICRS
Occupation: Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon
Expertise: • Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplantation (Live/ Cadaver) • Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure / Acute on Chronic Liver Failure • ABO Incompatible Liver Transplant • Liver Cancer Resections, Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma • Advanced Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery • Pancreatic and Gallbladder Cancer • Bile Duct Tumours • Bariatric Surgeries • Colorectal Surgery • Gastric resections • Complex Hernias • Surgeries for Chronic Pancreatitis, Splenectomy & Shunts • Abdominal Trauma
Years Of Experience: 5+
Education & Qualifications: • MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad - 2014. • MS (General Surgery) - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi - 2018. • M.Ch (HBP & Liver Transplant Surgery) – Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences - 2021.
Publication & Certifications: Publications & Certifications: 1. EGD-Graft Loss Risk (EGLR) Score can Predict Graft Loss due to Early Graft Dysfunction in Adult Live Donor Liver Transplantation Pamecha, Viniyendra; Patil, Nilesh, Gattu Tharun; Sinha, Piyush Kumar, Mohapatra, Nihar Annals of Surgery Open (2023) 00:e332. DOI: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000332 2. Graft Inflow Modulation for Portal Hyper-perfusion in Live Donor Liver Transplantation: a Randomized controlled Study – under review (American Journal Of transplantation) Pamecha, Viniyendra; Gattu Tharun; Patil, Nilesh,; Sinha, Piyush Kumar, Mohapatra, Nihar, Gaurav Sindhwani, Shalini Thapar, Anil Kumar, Udit Dhingra 3. Large adrenal tumours mimicking hepatic malignancy: the role of concurrent adrenalectomy and anterior approach hepatectomy Nitin Agarwal, Nihar Mohapatra, Nilesh S. Patil, Piyush K. Sinha, Gattu Tharun, Viniyendra Pamecha ANZ journal of surgery, 91(4), pp.730-739.Doi: 10.1111/ans.16511. Epub 2021 Feb 5. PMID: 33543578 4. Cystic Artery Pseudoaneurysm - a rare complication of acute cholecystitis: Review of literature – Nilesh S. Patil, Anubhav Panwar, Gattu Tharun, Sanyam Falari, Sinha Piyush Kumar, Mohapatra Nihar, Pamecha Viniyendra. Surg Endosc . 2022 Feb;36(2):871-880. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08796-1. Epub 2021 Nov 22. 5. Evaluation of Epworth Sleepiness Scale to Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Morbidly Obese Patients and Increasing Its Utility. JLAS March 2019 Singla V, Gattu Tharun, Aggarwal S, Bhambri A, Agarwal S 6. Outcomes in Super Obese Patients Undergoing One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery April 2019 Singla V, Aggarwal S, Singh B, Tharun Gattu, Katiyar V, Bhambri A 7. Left Lobe Liver Graft – How I Do It? V Pamecha, Nilesh Patil, Tharun Gattu Chapter 27 - Textbook of Liver Transplantation – Chirag Desai 8. Impact of ALBI score on outcomes after Hepatectomy – Submitted (Under process) 9. Association of A/G ratio with perioperative and long term outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary tumours – Submitted (Under process)
Experience: • Presently Working as a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. • Worked as Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Hi Tech City. (Sep 2022- Nov 2023) • Worked as Junior Consultant HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon at Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad. (Nov 2021 - Aug 2022).
- Dr. V Lal Meher Pradeep
- MBBS, DA, DNB, Indian Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia
- Consultant Liver Transplant Anaesthetist & Critical Care Physician
Dr. V Lal Meher Pradeep
Qualifications: MBBS, DA, DNB, Indian Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia
Occupation: Consultant Liver Transplant Anaesthetist & Critical Care Physician
- Dr. Kavya Dendukuri
- MBBS, MD, DM (Medical Gastroenterology),Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology
- Lead Consultant Hepatologist & Gastroenterologist
Dr. Kavya Dendukuri
Qualifications: MBBS, MD, DM (Medical Gastroenterology),Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology
Occupation: Lead Consultant Hepatologist & Gastroenterologist
- DR. KRISHNA CHOWDARY AMIRINENI
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- Consultant GI, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon
DR. KRISHNA CHOWDARY AMIRINENI
Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Occupation: Consultant GI, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr. Vamsi Chaitanya Gude
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
- Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist
Dr. Vamsi Chaitanya Gude
Qualifications: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Occupation: Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist
Expertise:
- Dr. S V Pavaneswar Velineni
- MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), MRCS (London)
- Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
Dr. S V Pavaneswar Velineni
Qualifications: MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), MRCS (London)
Occupation: Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
Expertise: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgeries Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Surgery Hepatobiliary Surgery Pancreatic Surgery Endocrine Surgeries
Years Of Experience: 10+ years
Education & Qualifications: MBBS, M.S,(General Surgery) DNB, (General Surgery) MRCS(LONDON), DNB(Surgical Gastroenterology)
Publication & Certifications: Best Poster Presentation in A-HPBA , South korea Gold Medalist
Experience: Dr.Pavan Velineni has immense experience in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures encompassing gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and enteroscopy. He is an expert in treating piles, fissures and anal fistulas with laser technology. He has vast experience in the treatment of numerous disorders of liver, gallbladder, small bowel, large bowel and pancreas.He is a meticulous doctor and keeps a thorough follow-up of all the patients who consult him. He is up to date with all the new nuances in the field of Gastroenterology. He has special interest in managing patients with Liver,Pancreas,Biliary and Luminal cases with advanced laparoscopic procedures which gives patient minimal scars/scarless incisions with early recovery.He is well versed with basic laparoscopic procedures like appendectomy, cholecystectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy and advanced laparoscopic procedures like TEPP, TAPP, Incisional Hernioplasty, Hemicolectomy, Esophagectomy, Gastrectomy and other Rectal surgeries. He has performed complex surgeries like Whipple’s pancreaticoduodenctomy, Colon pull up for Corrosive injury, Ileal pouch anal anastomosis for FAP,UC, Stricturoplasty, Pancreatic necrosectomy, Distal ,Central pancreatectomy, Extended hepatectomy and total colectomy. Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries, Appendicectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hemicolectomy, Liver resection and Liver transplantation counselling, Gas And Bloating, Difficulty swallowing, Hepatitis, Fatty liver, Cirrhosis of liver, Diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy, Upper GI scopy, Sclerotherapy, Esophageal variceal ligation, stricture dilatation, NJ tube placement, enteral and biliary metallic stent placement, PEG tube placement, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, ERCP, Chronic diarrhoea, Irritable bowel syndrome, Alcohol related Liver disease and its complications, Liver Cirrhosis and its complications, Fatty Liver, Liver Cancers, Liver Cysts, Liver Abscess, Gall bladder cancer, Jaundice, Gall stones and related illness, CBD stones, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease including NASH, Colonic Polyps, Pancreatic Pseudocysts, anal fissures, haemorrhoids, fecal evacuation disorders, Colitis, Constipation,IBD, Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis.