The human liver is one of the crucial body organs that is located under the rib cage of the person on the right side of his abdomen. The main function of this organ is to digest food and remove toxic substances from the body. However, there exist several other functions including the production of bile, metabolic functions, detoxification of blood, storage of vitamins and minerals etc.
There are multiple liver diseases that can either be inherited (genetic) or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use, obesity etc. The prolonged damage to the liver over time can result in scarring (cirrhosis) that in turn can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition. There are multiple symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, and swelling, fatigue, nausea etc. that can be associated with liver conditions.
In case the diseases the condition of the liver is detected at an early stage the medication, lifestyle changes and supportive care can be used to reverse the damage to the patient. However, when the diseases progress to the severe stages, unfortunately, the liver transplant is the option left.
In any kind of treatment, the major role is performed by the doctor. Thu, it is of utmost importance to choose the doctor with sufficient experience and knowledge. With this article, we will take a glance at the details of the experienced and best in the field liver doctors in India.
Best Liver doctors in India
Dr. Giriraj Bora- Currently working as the Additional Director- Liver Transplantation & Sr. Consultant GI & HPB Surgery at Artemis hospitals Dr. Giriraj Bora is one of the most renowned liver diseases doctors. He has been involved in over 1500 successfully conducted and was Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for performing the 1st liver transplant in the state. There are a number of publications by him in the field of Liver Transplantation/G I Surgery. Also, he has attended numerous presentations at national and international conferences including at the prestigious IELTS International Liver Transplant Society) conferences in San Francisco in 2012 and at Sydney in 2013.
Holding the special interest and knowledge in Safe donor surgery in liver transplantation and Liver Transplant for liver cancers he aims to fight against the life-threatening liver conditions in the best possible manner.
Dr. Vivek Vij- Possessing the tremendous experience of 17 years Dr. Vij is one of the most respected liver transplantation surgeon across India. Currently, he is the director of the liver transplant, hepatopancreatic- biliary surgery department at Fortis memorial research Institute. His possess the utmost quality of skills in the entire field of adult and pediatric liver transplant, complex liver surgery, advanced pancreatic-biliary surgeries, regenerative medicines etc. He is the pioneer of liver transplants performing over 500 surgeries independently and successfully.
Dr. Sanjay Singh Negi- He is well qualified and experienced Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, Liver Transplant, Laparoscopic, and G.I Once-surgeon. He holds the incredible experience of over fifteen years and is an accomplished Liver Transplant surgeon. He has successfully performed and participated in more than 500 liver transplantation procedures with results at par with the very best centers in the world.
All three doctors mentioned-above provide the best medical and support required for every kind of liver condition. With the optimum infrastructure, advanced equipment’s and their own skills and experience they have magnificently brought the revolution in the success rates of liver treatment.