Dr. Rajiv Lochan

Dr Rajiv Lochan J is the Lead Consultant in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery, Liver Transplantation, and Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru.

He provides expert care across multiple Manipal Hospital branches, including:

1. Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
2. Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
3. Manipal Hospital, Millers Road
4. Manipal Hospital, Hebbal

With 32 years of experience, he is known as one of the best liver transplant surgeons, HPB specialists, and surgical gastroenterologists in Bengaluru. He has worked with some of the most reputable institutions, including St James’s University Hospital (Leeds, UK) and other leading medical centres.

Dr Rajiv specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, such as:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
• Pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis
• Retroperitoneal sarcomas
• Liver and bile duct malignancies

He is highly skilled in performing:

1. Liver Transplantation
2. Management of Pancreatic Cancer
3. Hepato-Cellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Other Malignancies of the Liver and Bile Ducts
4. Surgery for Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
5. Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
6. Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors, Early Diagnosis, and Management
7. Comprehensive Treatment of Hepato-Cellular Carcinoma (HCC)
8. Modulation of Liver Reperfusion Injury Following Transplantation
9. Paediatric Liver Transplantation
10. Enhancing Donor Safety in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)

Dr Lochan is a highly qualified specialist, holding:

• MBBS, MS (general surgery)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh FRCS
• Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
• European Diploma in Transplantation (Hesperis Diploma)

He has undergone extensive training in HPB and liver transplantation, including:

• Advanced fellowships in HPB and transplantation surgery from leading international institutions
• CCT (certificate of completion of training) in HPB and liver transplantation surgery

He is a active member of:

• International Liver Transplantation Society
• Liver Transplant Society of India (founder member)
• Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

As one of the most trusted liver transplant surgeons and surgical gastroenterologists in Bengaluru, he has earned a reputation for his commitment to advancing medical care.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has received numerous accolades, such as:

• Gold medal from the Association of Surgeons of India
• Best outgoing student (MS general surgery)
• Distinguished alumnus award from JSS University in 2018

Doctor Rajiv Lochan is also an active contributor to the academic and research communities. He has authored significant studies, including:

• Impact of liver reperfusion injury on transplantation outcomes
• Improving donor safety in living-donor liver transplantation

Fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil, he ensures effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

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