Surgical Gastroenterologist in Electronic City | Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju

Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju

Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery

Qualifications & Education:

MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Liver Transplantation) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
MS (General Surgery) – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
MBBS – Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar

Areas of Expertise:

Living Donor and Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
Complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Gastrointestinal Surgeries
Robotic HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery
Pancreatic Resection and Pancreatic Transplantation
Cirrhotic and Complex Liver Resections
Complex Hilar Resections and Biliary Reconstructions
Minimally Invasive HPB and GI Oncological Procedures

Clinical Interests:

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Liver and Pancreatic Surgery
Pancreatic Islet and Organ Transplantation
Management of Advanced Liver Tumors and Cholangiocarcinoma
Living Donor Safety and Innovations in Transplant Techniques
Translational Research in HPB and Transplant Surgery

Professional Experience:

Consultant – Department of Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Involved in complex liver resections, donor hepatectomy, and transplant procedures
- Focused on robotic HPB surgery and multidisciplinary management of liver and pancreatic diseases
Senior Resident – Department of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplantation, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Performed and assisted in major HPB resections, liver transplants, and GI oncology procedures
- Gained specialized robotic surgery training (Intuitive Surgical)
- Mentored surgical residents and participated in research and departmental quality audits
Senior Resident – Department of General Surgery, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru
- Performed open and laparoscopic GI surgeries and emergency trauma procedures

Research & Publications:

Randomized Trial between Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate (HTK) and Institute of Georges Lopez (IGL-1) Perfusion Solutions in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
Neutrophil CD64 – Is it an Accurate Marker for Predicting Sepsis in Post-LDLT Scenario?
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Emerging as a Primary Treatment for Empyema Thoracis
Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma – Management Review (Awaiting Publication)

Awards & Recognition:

Best Outgoing Student, Department of Surgery, KIMS – Balagopal Memorial Award (2016)
Best Paper – Predictors of Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Surgical Society, Bengaluru (2015)
Best Poster – Occult GI Bleed: A Rare Presentation, Surgical Society, Bengaluru (2015)
Best Paper – VATS as Primary Treatment for Empyema Thoracis

Professional Memberships:

International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil

Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju works as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City. Specializing in high-precision robotic abdominal interventions, he orchestrates targeted operative solutions for advanced liver tumors, complex cholangiocarcinomas, and pancreatic tissue diseases. His primary surgical practice centers on executing robotic hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) operations, performing living donor liver segment extractions, and conducting intricate hilar tissue reconstructions. Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju is highly skilled in administering minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncological resections, pancreatic islet cell transplantations, and delicate biliary system rerouting to safely excise deep malignant masses, protect donor safety parameters, and maximize functional physical recovery timelines.

People searching for an Abdominal Surgery Expert in Electronic City, Pancreas Surgeon Near Me, Liver Disease Doctor Near Me, or Best Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bangalore can secure an appointment with Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju. He provides clear diagnostics and specialized keyhole surgical operations to manage critical digestive organ failures.