Transplant surgery in India has long been a formidable challenge, marked by limited accessibility, surgical complexities, and deep-seated apprehensions. Today, the field of transplant surgery is undergoing a transformation, driven by minimally invasive techniques that are redefining possibilities. With innovations in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, along with breakthroughs in immunotherapy, procedures are becoming less invasive, reducing recovery times and post-operative pain. However, some transplants continue to face skepticism, none more so than pancreas transplants. In India, patients have often been discouraged not only by their families but also by doctors who consider the procedure too risky.

India has achieved remarkable growth in liver transplantation, positioning the country as a global leader in the field. The increasing cases of liver disease generate rising needs for liver transplant procedures leading foreign patients to seek medical care in India. Modern Indian hospitals lead this medical revolution through their adaptation of robotic surgical systems while achieving elevated success rates by enhancing postoperative patient care. As India becomes a liver transplant hub, the number of experienced surgeons who conduct life-saving surgeries keeps increasing. Nonetheless, issues like organ donation shortage and waiting lists are still there, highlighting the necessity to sustain the drive for awareness, improve infrastructure, and equip specialized staff to cope with the growing demand and in this edition of ‘Top 10 Prominent Liver Transplant Surgeons- 2025', we recognize outstanding surgeons for their important work in ensuring successful liver transplants in India.

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