Dr. Rajagopalan G

With over 24 years in liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery, Dr. Rajagopalan G is a Senior Consultant at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Dr. Rajagopalan sees patients from first diagnosis through to recovery, with a strong clinical interest in major hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal metastases.

Dr. Rajagopalan's consultations are built around clear explanation. Treatment is planned around the individual, taking into account age, overall health and personal priorities, and is agreed with the patient and family before it begins.

When to See an HPB and Liver Transplant Surgeon

Patients are referred for end-stage liver disease needing transplantation, liver and pancreatic tumours, bile duct injuries, or complex gallbladder and biliary conditions.

Treatments and Procedures

• Adult and paediatric deceased donor and living donor liver transplantation
• Major hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal metastases
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) and distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic neoplasms
• Complex biliary reconstructive surgery and management of bile duct injuries

Education and Training

• MBBS, Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2000)
• DNB (General Surgery), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2005)
• MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology / HPB Surgery), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2010)
• Fellowship in Liver Transplantation & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram

Research and Memberships

Dr. Rajagopalan stays involved in research and teaching in liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Rajagopalan is a member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG).

Patients travelling to Bangalore from other cities or from abroad can request a consultation, a second opinion on existing reports, or a treatment cost estimate before they travel.