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Dr. Hitesh Chavda

Director - GI Surgery & Liver Transplant

Sterling Hospitals, Gurukul, Ahmedabad

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Introduction

Dr. Hitesh Chavda is a top surgical gastroenterologist and liver surgeon in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and brings over 23 years of expertise in gastrointestinal, liver, and HPB surgery. After completing MBBS from the University of Gujarat in 1993, he earned his MS with honors from the same university in 1997. He further underwent extensive training at the Department of Surgery at Civil Hospital and BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad. Dr. Chavda further obtained his surgical fellowship (FRCS) from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1999.

With a penchant for Liver and HPB surgery, he underwent advanced training in liver surgery in Paris, France, and in HPB surgery in Heidelberg, Germany in 2004. He also completed his one-year fellowship training in Liver Surgery & Transplantation at the Asian Center For Liver Disease and Transplantation, Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore under the directorship of Dr K C Tan in 2007. Dr. Chavda also earned his special training for Living Donor Liver Transplantation under the prestigious International Scholars Program from the Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea.

As a pioneer in liver surgery and cadaveric liver transplantation in Gujarat, he currently leads the Surgical Gastroenterology fellowship program at Sterling Hospital. Dr. Chavda is committed to surgical training and education and has been organizing the annual ‚Liver Update Conference since 2009.

He is an expert in developing liver cancer surgery in Gujarat. His main areas of interest are liver cancer, complex gastrointestinal surgeries, and liver transplantation. His research and clinical interests include surgery for liver cancers, gastrointestinal cancer surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Chavda is a renowned speaker at national and international conferences and a member of various scientific societies.

Dr. Chavda's areas of expertise include but not limited to:

Open and Laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries
· Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones
· Hernia surgeries for femoral, inguinal and ventral hernias
· Laparoscopic appendectomy
· Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
· Liver surgery for cancers and benign conditions
· Colorectal cancer surgery
· Robotic gastrointestinal surgeries
· Living donor and cadaveric liver transplantation
· Pancreatic surgery for cancers and pancreatitis
· Surgery for portal hypertension
· Surgery for ulcerative colitis and Crohn‚Äôs Disease / Stapled and Pouch Procedures
· Retroperitoneal tumor excisions
· Laparoscopic surgery for reflux and hiatal hernia
· Emergency surgeries for abdominal trauma, bleeding, intestinal obstruction, and gastrointestinal perforations

Areas of Expertise

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Liver Resection

Liver Resection, also known as hepatectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the liver affected by tumours, cysts, or other abnormalities. This procedure is performed to treat liver cancer, and benign liver tumours, or to remove metastatic tumours that have spread to the liver from other parts of the body.

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Whipple Procedure

The Whipple procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgical procedure performed to treat tumours and conditions affecting the pancreas, bile duct, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). During the Whipple procedure, the surgeon removes the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder, and part of the bile duct.

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Cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver, and releases it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats. Cholecystectomy may be performed as an open surgery or laparoscopically, using small incisions and specialized instruments.

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Hernia Surgery

Hernia Surgery is a medical procedure performed to repair a hernia, which occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot or opening in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The surgery involves pushing the protruding tissue back into place and strengthening the weakened area with sutures or a mesh patch to prevent recurrence.

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Haemorrhoidectomy or Piles Surgery

Haemorrhoidectomy, also known as piles surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to remove swollen or inflamed haemorrhoidal tissue, which is commonly known as piles. Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can cause pain, bleeding, itching, and discomfort. Haemorrhoidectomy is typically performed when conservative treatments such as dietary changes, topical medications, or minimally invasive procedures fail to provide relief from symptoms.

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Appendectomy

Appendectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the appendix, a small pouch located in the lower right abdomen. The appendix is believed to be a vestigial organ with no known essential function in humans. Appendectomy is commonly performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

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Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT)

Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT) is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or failed liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased or living donor. During the procedure, the recipient's diseased liver is removed and replaced with the donor liver, which is carefully implanted in the same anatomical location as the original liver.

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Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor is transplanted into a recipient with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. The donated portion of the liver grows and regenerates in both the donor and recipient, allowing both individuals to have functional liver tissue.

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Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Colorectal cancer surgery is a surgical procedure performed to remove cancerous tumours or affected tissue from the colon or rectum. It is a primary treatment option for colorectal cancer and aims to remove cancer cells, prevent the spread of the disease, and improve long-term outcomes for patients.

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Liver Cancer Surgery

Liver cancer surgery, also known as hepatectomy or liver resection, is a surgical procedure performed to remove cancerous tumours or affected portions of the liver. It is a primary treatment option for liver cancer and aims to remove cancer cells, prevent the spread of the disease, and improve long-term outcomes for patients. 

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