Dr Vaibhaw Kumar
Advanced Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon in India
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar is an advanced liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specialising in the management of complex liver diseases, liver failure, and hepatobiliary conditions requiring precision surgical care.
With experience of over 2000 liver transplant procedures, his clinical work focuses on high-risk cases and multidisciplinary transplant care at Paras Health, Gurugram.
- 2000+ Liver Transplants Performed
- Director – Liver Transplant Program, Paras Health
- Experience Across India’s Leading Transplant Centres
Extensive Experience in Liver Transplant Surgery
2000+
Liver Transplant Procedures
Advanced
Hepatobiliary Surgical Expertise
Complex
High-Risk Liver Disease Cases
International
Patients from Multiple Countries
Clinical Areas of Expertise
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar performs advanced surgical procedures for patients with complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions. His clinical work includes liver transplantation and specialised hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries requiring precise surgical planning and multidisciplinary care.
Living Donor Liver Transplant
Specialised in living donor liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease with focus on surgical precision and patient safety.
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant
Management of liver failure using deceased donor transplantation with structured evaluation and timing optimisation.
Liver Tumour Surgery
Surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver lesions using liver-preserving techniques where feasible.
Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
Treatment of cholangiocarcinoma and complex biliary conditions requiring advanced hepatobiliary surgical techniques.
Pancreatic Surgery
Surgical management of pancreatic tumours and complex pancreatic diseases with multidisciplinary planning.
Complex Hepatobiliary Surgery
Advanced procedures for liver, bile duct, and gallbladder conditions including high-risk and reoperative cases.
Approach to Advanced Liver Surgery
The management of advanced liver disease requires careful clinical judgement, precise surgical technique, and coordinated postoperative care. Each patient’s condition is unique, and treatment decisions must be made after thorough medical evaluation and discussion within a multidisciplinary transplant team.
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar’s approach to liver transplant surgery focuses on careful patient assessment, structured surgical planning, and evidence-based treatment strategies. The goal is to provide safe surgical care while optimising outcomes for patients with complex liver and hepatobiliary conditions.
Careful Patient Evaluation
Assessment of liver disease severity, overall health status, and transplant eligibility.
Evidence-Based Surgical Decisions
Treatment planning based on clinical guidelines and multidisciplinary discussion.
Precision Surgical Technique
Meticulous intraoperative approach in liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery.
Comprehensive Postoperative Care
Structured ICU care, monitoring, and long-term follow-up.
Multidisciplinary Liver Transplant Care
Every liver transplant case is evaluated through a structured multidisciplinary transplant program involving hepatologists, transplant surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, anaesthesiologists, and critical care specialists.
This team-based approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive evaluation, appropriate surgical planning, and coordinated postoperative care.
- Hepatology specialists for advanced liver disease management
- Liver transplant surgical team for operative planning and execution
- Interventional radiology for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Anaesthesia and critical care teams for perioperative management
- Oncology specialists for liver tumours where required
This structured multidisciplinary model is essential for managing complex liver transplant cases and optimising long-term outcomes.
International Patients Seeking Liver Transplant in India
India has become a destination for advanced liver transplant surgery due to experienced surgical teams and structured transplant programs.
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar regularly evaluates and treats patients travelling from international regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
International patients undergo a structured process including remote medical review, transplant evaluation, surgical planning, and coordinated follow-up.
International patients can begin with a remote evaluation by sharing medical reports.
Training and Institutional Experience
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar has undergone advanced surgical training in liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery from leading institutions in India, with experience across high-volume transplant centres.
Education
- MCh (HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant) – ILBS, New Delhi
- MS (General Surgery) – UCMS, Delhi
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Nagpur
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Institutional Experience
Worked with and contributed to liver transplant programs at leading institutions across India:
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Max Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- Metro Hospitals (established transplant unit)
- Paras Health (current director role)
He has been actively involved in establishing and developing liver transplant programs across multiple centres, including building new transplant units from the ground up.
Clinical Contributions and Research
Dr Vaibhaw Kumar has contributed to clinical research in liver transplantation, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes, transplant decision-making, and management of complex liver disease.
His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international surgical conferences.
- Research on sarcopenia and its impact on liver transplant outcomes
- Clinical studies on transplant complications and surgical outcomes
- Publications in international peer-reviewed hepatology and surgical journals
- Presentations at national and international surgical conferences
His clinical work integrates research-driven insights into surgical practice, with focus on improving long-term transplant outcomes.
Consultation for Liver Transplant Evaluation
Patients diagnosed with advanced liver disease or complex hepatobiliary conditions may require specialised surgical evaluation.
Consultation allows structured assessment and guidance for further treatment.
1. Share Medical Reports
Submit available reports for initial review
2. Clinical Evaluation
Detailed assessment and diagnosis
3. Treatment Planning
Guidance on surgery or transplant suitability