Introduction
Liver transplantation is among the most demanding and life-saving procedures in modern medicine. The success of a liver transplant not only requires advanced infrastructure but the experience, judgment, and surgical skillsets of the surgeon. In this field, Dr. Giriraj Bora has been one of the best Liver Transplant and HPB surgeons in India.
A true pioneer in the field of liver transplantation, minimally invasive donor surgery, and complex HPB procedures, he has helped thousands of patients with end-stage liver disease, liver cancer, biliary disorders, and other major gastrointestinal diseases regain their lives.
Dr. Bora is the Chief & Senior Consultant, Department of Minimal Access HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, compassionate patient care, and his stellar surgical acumen, he has performed many complex adult and paediatric liver transplantations, simple or advanced robotic donor hepatectomy, minimally invasive donor hepatectomy as well as complex hepatobiliary procedures. Dr. Bora is credited with more than 2500 liver transplantations and regarded as one of the best liver transplant surgeons in the Delhi NCR region and India.
Biography
Dr. Giriraj Singh Bora, MCh, MBBS (JLN Medical College, Ajmer), Senior Resident, GI Surgery, Gynecol., Urology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow), has emerged as one of India’s foremost liver transplant surgeons.
After completion of MBBS from JLN Medical College, Ajmer, he joined as an MS, General Surgery at the University of Rajasthan. He continued his studies at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow as a Senior Resident, after which he joined G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, one of the leading centers for gastrointestinal surgery in the country, for his MCh, HPB and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
His years of training have led to the establishment of the world-renowned HPB unit in the country, and he has now played a vital role in the development of world-class clinical and research programs in that area at Artemis Hospital. He joined Artemis Hospital in 2016, and has made important contributions to the growth and development of the liver transplant program, now attracting patients from all parts of India and from many countries in the world.
Qualifications
Dr. Giriraj Bora has highly advanced surgical qualifications indicating a long period of specialized training:
• MCh. Gastrointestinal Surgery – G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi
• MS. General Surgery – University of Rajasthan
• MBBS – University of Rajasthan
• Senior Residency in GI Surgery – SGPGIMS, Lucknow
With these, Dr Bora is trained in Gastrointestinal surgery, Hepatobiliary surgery, liver transplantation, pancreatic surgery, advanced minimally invasive hepatobiliary peritoneal and pancreatic surgery.
Professional Experience
Dr. Bora has 15+ Years of experience in Liver Transplantation and HPB surgery. He has dealt with a number of difficult Adult and Paediatric Transplant Cases.
Some of his accomplishments:
• 2500+ Livers Transplanted.
• Proficient in living donor and deceased donor Livers Transplant.
• First surgeon to do a Liver Transplant in Rajasthan.
• First-ever Living Donor Liver Transplant in Rajasthan.
• First-ever Deceased Donor Liver Transplant in Rajasthan.
• Played a major role in setting up Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit in India.
• Founding member of the Liver Transplant Society of India.
Patients from India, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and many other overseas locations often consult Dr. Bora for Liver Transplantation.
Expert Wood in Paediatric Liver Transplantation
The small size of recipient as well as the complexity of the procedure requires an extra level of precision to achieve success in paediatric liver transplantation.
Dr. Bora has extensive experience in liver transplant surgeries in children, including premature infants and small babies with the following diseases:
• Biliary atresia
• Metabolic liver disease
• Acute liver failure
• Genetic liver disease
• Paediatric cirrhosis
With use of special grafts such as monosegment liver graft and advanced paediatric transplant techniques, Dr. Bora has helped many children get a second chance at life. Having the skill to perform liver transplants in very small babies is a mark of a highly experienced surgeon as well as an advanced transplant center.
Leader in Automated Donor Surgery
Dr. Bora has made a major contribution to the rapidly developing field of minimally invasive donor hepatectomy.
In the past, donor liver surgeries required large incisions and long periods of postoperative care. Today, thanks to innovations by doctors like Dr. Bora, donor liver surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic methods.
He is one of a handful of surgeons in India who can offer:
• 0% robotic donor hepatectomy
• Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
• Hybrid Minimal Access Donor Surgery
• Conventional Open Donor Surgery
These minimally invasive options have a number of benefits:
• Small scars
• Less postoperative pain
• Lower blood loss
• Quicker recovery
• Return to everyday life sooner
• Better cosmetic results
Artemis Hospital is one of the few centres in the world, and one of a handful in India, to provide both laparoscopic and pure robotic donor hepatectomies under Dr. Bora’s direction.
Pioneering Approaches, Surgical Achievements
Sales and achievements of Dr. Bora’s practice
Some of Dr. Bora’s highlights include:
Pioneered the first Liver Transplant in the State of Rajasthan.
Recognized for pioneering the 1st liver transplant in the state of Rajasthan, which revolutionized the practice of transplant in the state.
Pioneered the use of highly complex grafts for Living Donor Transplantation:
Right posterior grafts.
Monosegment grafts.
Highly specialized paediatric grafts.
These complex grafts, which require highly specialized skill sets, are currently performed by only a few centres across the world.
Pioneered revolutionary surgical techniques
Pioneered the first ever bovine jugular vein graft for living donor liver transplant.
Success Stories: Liver Transplantation
The real measure of a transplant surgeon is the patient.
Dr. Bora has guided thousands of patients to overcome potentially lethal liver disease and enjoy healthy, normal lives for decades to come. His practice includes:
• Adults with severe liver cirrhosis
• Patients with liver cancer
• Children born with malformations of the liver
• Suspected/urgent transplants for international patients
• Patients with exceptionally complex transplants
His understanding does not stop in the operation room. Extensive preoperative evaluation, donor safety, close post-operative monitoring, and life-long follow-up fixed with many patient stories of improved quality of life, renewed health, and long-term survival.
Academic work and international recognition
Dr. Bora has also participated and contributed in many academic researches and scientific advances in the field of transplantation.
He has performed and delivered some of his seminars in different international conferences such as International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) meetings.
Dr. Bora’s seminars and researches have been recognized and received international awards at those conferences.
Awards and honours
Dr. Giriraj Bora has been honoured with the following prestigious awards.
Young Investigator Award
International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), Sydney, Australia – year 2013.
Travel Scholarship Award
International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), San Francisco USA – year 2012.
Prestigious Honour
Honoured by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the first liver transplant in the state.
These honours are an indicator of the national and international stature of his contributions in the field of transplant surgery.
Media Citations and Publicity
Dr. Bora’s achievements in the areas of liver transplantation, robotic donor surgery and minimally invasive HPB surgery have garnered considerable attention from the medical community.
Often referenced for his skill in:
• Medical conferences
• Surgical educational videos
• Professional publications
• Liver transplant awareness programs
• International patient programs
He has served to increase public awareness about the importance of organ donation and the increasing significance of robotic surgery in the field of transplant medicine.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Giriraj Bora?
Patients from all over India and abroad choose Dr. Bora due to:
• Rich transplant experience
• Performed More than 2,500 liver transplantation surgeries
• Expert in Adult and Pediatric Transplantation
• Advanced Robotic & Laparoscopic donor Transplant Surgery
• Highest standards of donor protection
• World Class surgical skills
• In depth pre & post-transplant care
• Multi-disciplinary approach to treatment
• Patient focused compassionate care
His extraordinary combination of innovation and clinical excellence has helped him become one of the most sought-after liver transplant surgeons in India.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How many liver transplants has he performed?
He has performed more than 2,500 liver transplants, including living and deceased donor transplantations.
Does he perform liver transplants in children?
Yes. He has performed numerous liver transplants in children, including in very small babies and in children with complex liver diseases.
Does he have experience in robotic liver surgery?
Yes. He is one of the few surgeons in India who practices pure robotic donor hepatectomy and advanced minimally invasive donor surgery.
What are the conditions that necessitate liver transplantation?
Liver transplantation is indicated for liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, acute liver failure, metabolic liver disorders, hepatitis-induced liver damage and certain congenital conditions.
What hospital does he work for?
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram; Chief & Senior Consultant in Minimal Access HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation
Conclusions
Dr. Giriraj Bora is one of the most accomplished and best liver transplants and HPB surgeons in India. Pioneering his achievements, years of experience in transplant surgery, proficiency in robotic donor surgery and dedication to his patients have taken him to the top in the field of liver transplantation.
In performing Rajasthan’s first liver transplant, pioneering robotic donor surgery, and continuing to tackle complex adult and paediatric cases, Dr. Bora is a leader in the field of transplant medicine. For patients looking to undergo world-renowned liver transplant care in Delhi NCR, his experience, innovation, and commitment deliver hope, confidence and life-saving results.
