Dr Vishal K. Chorasiya and multidisciplinary team at Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul introduce pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy while expanding complex paediatric transplant care
Hyderabad, 20 February 2026: Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has completed over 1,500 liver transplants in the past 15 years, reporting a survival rate of more than 95 percent. The hospital stated that its outcomes are comparable with leading international centres.
The programme is led by Dr Vishal K. Chorasiya, Head of HPB and Lead Liver Transplant Surgeon, who has performed over 2,500 liver transplant surgeries during his career. He is supported by surgeons Dr Manikanteshwar Rao D and Dr Tharun Gattu, hepatologists Dr Kavya Dendukuri and Dr Sameer Kumar Godey, transplant intensivists Dr Ganesh Chowhan and Dr Kartika Balaji, anaesthetist Dr Varsha CH, and transplant radiologist Dr Uma Karri.
A recent development at the centre is the introduction of pure laparoscopic donor hepatectomy for adult living liver donors. The minimally invasive procedure uses small incisions instead of a large abdominal cut, reducing postoperative discomfort, hospital stay and visible scarring for donors.
Dr Vishal K. Chorasiya said, “At Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul, our focus is to honour the generosity of adult donors by making the procedure as safe and comfortable as possible. Laparoscopic donor liver retrieval gives them the confidence that they can save a loved one while experiencing less pain, shorter hospitalisation and minimal scarring.”
Dr Ganesh Chowhan, Transplant Intensivist, added, “Our team has invested in advanced minimally invasive techniques, imaging and peri-operative protocols so that adult donors receive world-class care close to home. This allows us to expand access to living donor transplants for adults who might otherwise face long waiting times and disease progression.”
The hospital has also indicated plans to introduce robotic donor hepatectomy in the near future to enhance surgical precision.
Mr Bharath Kanth Reddy, Regional CEO, Gleneagles Hospitals, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, Chennai and Hyderabad, said, “Liver transplantation is one of the most demanding areas in modern medicine, and we are proud that Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul has emerged as a trusted destination for patients from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and beyond. By combining advanced techniques like laparoscopic donor surgery for adults with a specialised paediatric liver transplant programme, our teams are able to offer hope to families at a critical time.”
Mr Anil Vinayak, Group COO, Fortis Healthcare Limited, said, “At Fortis, our focus is to back strong clinical programmes with the right investments in technology, talent and systems so that outcomes remain consistently high across the network. The liver transplant achievements at Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul reflect our commitment to building centres of excellence that deliver world-class care while staying accessible for the communities we serve.”
The hospital has developed a comprehensive paediatric liver transplant programme for children with conditions such as biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease and acute liver failure. In paediatric cases, surgeries are typically performed using open techniques tailored to the child’s size and medical condition. The team also undertakes complex monosegment graft transplants for very small infants.
Dr Kavya Dendukuri, Paediatric Hepatologist, said, “Paediatric liver transplant surgery demands a different level of precision, given the size of vessels and limited physiologic reserve. Our dedicated transplant team is trained specifically to care for these children before, during and after transplant.”
Dr Tharun Gattu, Liver Transplant Surgeon, noted, “Living donor transplantation for children gives us the flexibility to operate at the right time, before complications become irreversible. With careful planning and long-term follow-up, many of our young patients return to school and lead active lives.”
The transplant programme is supported by modular operation theatres, a dedicated liver intensive care unit, round-the-clock laboratory services, advanced radiology, blood bank facilities and a transplant coordination team. Each donor undergoes comprehensive medical evaluation and the programme follows established infection control and transplant guidelines.
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