Dr Senthil Gnanasekaran

• Living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplantation
• Adult and paediatric liver transplantation
• ABO-incompatible liver transplantation
• High-MELD, acute liver failure and critically ill recipient transplantation
• Combined liver–kidney transplantation
• Complex vascular and biliary reconstruction in liver transplantation
• Redo and salvage hepatobiliary surgery
• Robotic and laparoscopic liver, pancreatic and biliary surgery
• Robotic and laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
• Complex pancreatic surgery, including pancreaticoduodenectomy and parenchyma-preserving procedures
• Surgery for portal hypertension
• Advanced upper-GI, oesophageal and colorectal surgery

Conditions Treated

• Cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease
• Acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure
• Liver cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma
• Hilar, intrahepatic and distal cholangiocarcinoma
• Gallbladder cancer
• Benign and malignant liver tumours
• Pancreatic cancer and periampullary tumours
• Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and cystic neoplasms
• Chronic pancreatitis and complications of acute pancreatitis
• Complex biliary strictures and bile-duct injuries
• Recurrent biliary diseases
• Portal hypertension and selected non-cirrhotic portal-hypertension disorders
• Complex oesophageal, gastric, small-bowel and colorectal conditions requiring advanced surgery

Treatments & Procedures Performed at Kauvery Hospital

• Living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplantation
• Liver transplantation for acute liver failure and high-MELD recipients
• Complex liver resections and surgery for primary or secondary liver tumours
• Robotic and laparoscopic liver resection
• Robotic, laparoscopic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
• Distal, central and total pancreatectomy; enucleation and other parenchyma-preserving pancreatic procedures
• Surgery for chronic pancreatitis, including Frey’s procedure
• Radical surgery for gallbladder and bile-duct cancers
• Biliary reconstruction and repair of bile-duct injury
• Portal-hypertension surgery and shunt procedures
• Advanced minimally invasive upper-GI and colorectal surgery
• Multidisciplinary evaluation of complex HPB and transplant patients

• IAPEN – Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
• Past Vice President, IAPEN Puducherry – Served as Vice President of the Puducherry chapter of IAPEN
• IHPBA – International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• IASG – Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology

ARTICLES:

Dr. Senthil Gnanasekaran has an active academic and research profile alongside his clinical practice in Liver Transplantation, Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. He has authored 40+ publications in indexed medical journals, with his research covering liver transplantation, HPB surgery, pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, portal hypertension, robotic surgery and advanced minimally invasive surgery. His published work has received 197+ citations on Google Scholar, reflecting its relevance within the medical and surgical research community.

His academic contributions also include research on robotic and laparoscopic surgery, pancreaticoduodenectomy, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic fistula, complex hepatobiliary procedures and transplant outcomes. In addition to publications, he has contributed to academic chapters, clinical research projects and research grants, and has participated as faculty and invited speaker at national and international scientific meetings and training programmes. His ongoing academic interests continue to focus on improving outcomes in liver transplantation, complex HPB surgery and advanced gastrointestinal surgery.

BLOGS:

Dr. Senthil Gnanasekaran regularly contributes to patient education through informative blogs on liver health, liver transplantation, pancreatic conditions and gastrointestinal care. His articles explain complex medical conditions in simple, patient-friendly language, helping individuals understand symptoms, treatment options and the importance of timely specialist care.

Featured Blogs

• Not the End of the Road: How Liver Transplant Saves Lives

  This blog explains when liver transplantation may be needed, how the transplant process works and what patients can expect before and after surgery. It highlights the importance of early evaluation, multidisciplinary care and living- and deceased-donor transplantation, while addressing common fears and misconceptions. The article also emphasizes that with timely treatment, regular follow-up and healthy lifestyle practices, many patients can return to active and fulfilling lives after transplantation.

• Pancreatic Cysts: What They Mean and How They Are Treated

  This blog explains what pancreatic cysts are, the different types, and when they may require monitoring or treatment. It highlights that most pancreatic cysts are not cancerous, but certain features may need specialist evaluation through imaging or further tests. The article also covers observation, endoscopic treatment and surgical options, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches, based on the type and risk of the cyst.

• 8 வயசு குழந்தை க்கும் ஃபே ட்டி லிவரா!

  இந்த வலை ப்பதிவு, குழந்தை களில் அதிகரித்து வரும் க ொழுப்பு கல்லீரல் (Fatty Liver) பிரச்சினை குறித்து விளக்குகிறது. உடல் பருமன், இன்சுலின் எதிர்ப்பு, ஆர ோக்கியமற்ற உணவுப் பழக்கம், அதிக சர்க்கரை உட்க ொள்ளுதல் மற்றும் உடற்பயிற்சி குறை வு ப ோன்றவை இதற்கான முக்கிய காரணங்களாக இருக்கலாம் என்பதை யும் எடுத்துரை க்கிறது. ஆரம்பத்திலே யே கண்டறிந்து, சத்தான உணவு, தினசரி உடற்பயிற்சி, ப ோதுமான தூக்கம் மற்றும் குடும்பமெ ங்கும் ஆர ோக்கியமான வாழ்க்கை முறை மாற்றங்களை பின்பற்றுவதன் மூலம் குழந்தை களின் கல்லீரல் ஆர ோக்கியத்தை பாதுகாக்க முடியும் என்பதை யும் வலியுறுத்துகிறது.

• Liver – The Organ That Waits. Until It Can’t.

  This blog highlights how liver disease can progress silently without obvious early symptoms, making timely screening and preventive care important. It explains how fatty liver, diabetes, obesity, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles can gradually affect liver health, even in people who do not consume alcohol. The article encourages regular health checks, balanced nutrition, weight management and early medical evaluation to help prevent serious liver complications.

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