About the
Chief Mentor

Dr. Guruprasad Shetty,
MS, DNB, MRCSEd
Surgical Gastroenterologist | HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Guruprasad Shetty is a senior Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon with extensive experience in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and liver transplant surgery. He has held senior consultant positions at leading institutions including Jupiter Lifeline Hospital,Thane/Pune/Indore; Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai; Gleneagles Global Health City; and Global Hospital, Mumbai.
Qualifications
MS (General Surgery) – Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) – Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
MRCS (Edinburgh)
MBBS – Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
Key Achievements
- Advanced training in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation in India and South Korea
- Extensive teaching and training experience in HPB and liver transplantation
- Multiple national and international presentations and peer-reviewed publications
- 3rd Rank Holder in the University in MS (General Surgery)
- Recipient of J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarship and B. Braun Scholarship.
About the
Program
Certificate: Fellowship in HPB Surgery
Awarded by: DY Patil University (accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ GRADE)
Program Highlights:
* Comprehensive HPB Training: Operative and perioperative management of complex HPB diseases.
* Hands-on Clinical Experience: Practical exposure to advanced HPB cases with progressive independence.
* Transplantation & Organ Procurement: Exposure to organ procurement and liver and kidney transplantation.
Eligibility Criteria
MS General Surgery/DNB General Surgery
Duration Of Program
2 Years
Program
Syllabus
1. Liver Surgery
Liver cancer surgery
Liver resections
Surgery for benign liver tumors, cysts, hydatid disease and liver trauma
2. Gallbladder & Bile Duct Surgery
Gallstone disease and complicated cholecystitis
Gallbladder and bile duct cancer surgery
Bile duct injury, strictures and reconstruction
Choledochal cyst surgery
3. Pancreatic Surgery
Pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cystic tumors
Chronic pancreatitis surgery
Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy
4. Liver Transplant
Living Donor Liver Transplant
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant
Paediatric Liver Transplant
Split Liver Transplant
ABO Incompatible Liver Transplant
Double Organ Transplant
Auxiliary Transplant
Emergency Transplant
Swap (Paired Exchange) Liver Transplant
International
Collaboration
Admission
Disclaimer
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