Expressnews
Chennai, February 2025: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Vivek Vij, a globally renowned liver transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon, as the Head of HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery. Dr. Vij brings twenty-five years of experience in pioneering advancements in liver transplantation and complex HPB surgeries, further strengthening the hospital’s position as a center of excellence for liver care.
Dr. Vivek Vij is recognized for his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive liver transplant procedures, pediatric liver transplantation, hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery. He has successfully performed 400+ complex liver transplant surgeries per year with a 98% success rate. His expertise spans across living donor liver transplantation, robotic liver surgery, advanced HPB interventions, and management of end-stage liver diseases & acute liver failure.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Vivek Vij to Gleneagles Hospital Chennai. His expertise and commitment to innovation will elevate our liver transplant and HPB surgery program to new heights, offering world-class care to patients from across India and beyond.” Said Dr. Nageshwar Rao, CEO, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai
“Gleneagles Hospital Chennai has been at the forefront of multi-organ transplantation and advanced surgical treatments, consistently setting benchmarks in medical excellence. Dr. Vij, a pioneer in Minimally invasive liver transplant surgery, will assist the hospital to further expand its liver transplant program and offer comprehensive solutions for liver diseases, liver cancer, and complex HPB conditions,” said Dr. Joy Vargheese, Director, Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai.
Dr. Vivek Vij expressed his enthusiasm about joining Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, stating, “I am honoured to be part of an institution that provides cutting-edge medical care. My goal is to enhance liver transplant and HPB surgical services, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care with the latest advancements in the field.”
