Dr. Amit Rastogi

• Major Conditions Treated
  • End-Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis)
  • Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma - HCC)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Complex Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
  • Benign Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary diseases
  • Acute Liver Failure

  Sub-specialties

  • Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
  • Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation (DDLT)
  • Paediatric Liver Transplantation
  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncosurgery
  • Robotic and Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery
  • Renal (Kidney) Transplantation

  Advanced Procedures Performed

  • Living Donor Liver Transplant (Adult and Paediatric)
  • Small Incision (Midline) Donor and Recipient Liver Surgery
  • Robotic Liver and Pancreas Resections
  • Complex Hepatic Resections (for large tumours)
  • Radical Cholecystectomy
  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Combined Liver and Kidney Transplant

• Current Affiliation: Chairman, Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi
• Past Affiliations:
  • Chairman, Institute of Liver and GI Surgery, Paras Health
  • Director, Liver Transplant, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
  • Consultant, Liver Transplant & GI Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • Worked at other premier institutes including SGPGI, GB Pant Hospital, and AIIMS.

Academic & Research Roles

• Highly prolific researcher with over 147 publications in prestigious national and international journals.
• His work on liver transplant and HPB surgery is widely cited globally.
• Founder Member and Treasurer of the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), playing a key role in developing national guidelines and policies.

Key Achievements & Contributions

• Part of India's pioneering liver transplant team, contributing significantly to the success and growth of LDLT in the country.
• Instrumental in developing and popularising minimally invasive techniques for donor and recipient surgery, reducing scarring and improving recovery.
• His research and innovative surgical techniques have advanced the safety and efficacy of liver transplantation and complex HPB surgeries.

National & International Awards

• Included in the 2023 Stanford’s List of the World’s Top 2% Scientists
• Young Investigator Award, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) Annual Conference, London, UK (2014)
• Travel Award, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) Annual Conference, San Francisco, USA (2012)

Published Papers in Medical Journals

• Hepatic Duct Division During Robotic Living Donor Hepatectomy: A Comparison Between the Novel Triple C (Clip–Clamp–Cut) and the Cut–Suture Techniques, Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2024)
• Minimizing Incision in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Initial Experience and Comparative Analysis of Upper Midline Incision in 115 Recipients, Transplantation Proceedings (2024)
• Hilar Anatomy in 3035 Living Liver Donors: A Novel Classification for Donor Surgery and Suitability, Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2023)
• National Liver Allocation Policy (N-LAP) - Consensus document by the Liver Transplantation Society of India, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology (2022)
• Poor Outcomes after Recidivism in Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology (2021)
• Restructuring Living-Donor Liver Transplantation at a High-Volume Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Transplantation (2020)
• Experience With LDLT in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Portal Vein Tumor Thrombosis Postdownstaging, Transplantation (2020)
• Organ Procurement in the Brain Dead Donors Without In Vivo Cold Perfusion: A Novel Technique, Transplantation Proceedings (2020)
• Acute-on-chronic liver failure: consensus recommendations of the Asian Pacific association for the study of the liver (APASL): an update, Hepatology International (2019)

• "My father needed an urgent liver transplant, and we were fortunate to find Dr. Amit Rastogi. He performed a living donor transplant, and his skill is simply unmatched. What impressed us most was his minimal incision technique for the donor, which led to a very quick and smooth recovery for my brother. Dr. Rastogi is truly the best liver surgeon in India." - Anjali Singh
• "I was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, and the surgery required was extremely complex. Dr. Rastogi performed a robotic Whipple procedure. His expertise in robotic surgery is phenomenal. I am now cancer-free, and my recovery was faster than I ever imagined. He gave me a new lease on life." - Rajesh Kumar
• "Dr. Rastogi is a world-class surgeon with a very humble and reassuring presence. He guided our family through the entire transplant process with immense patience and care. His dedication to his patients is extraordinary. We will forever be grateful to him and his team for saving our mother." - The Gupta Family

Patient-Centred Care

• Dr. Rastogi is deeply committed to a patient-centric philosophy. He believes in combining surgical excellence with empathy and clear communication. He ensures that patients and their families are thoroughly counselled about the complexities of transplant and cancer surgery, empowering them to make informed decisions and fostering a relationship of trust.

Technology & Innovation

• A strong advocate for medical innovation, Dr. Rastogi has consistently been at the forefront of adopting and mastering advanced surgical technologies. His proficiency in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for complex liver, pancreas, and biliary procedures minimises patient trauma, reduces hospital stays, and accelerates recovery, setting new benchmarks in surgical care.

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Language Support

• The Cancer Rounds team provides dedicated language interpretation services for international patients, ensuring that all consultations and interactions with Dr. Rastogi and his team are clear, comfortable, and effective.

Visa & Travel Assistance

• Our international patient services division offers comprehensive support with medical visa processing, travel logistics, airport transfers, and arranging suitable accommodation for a seamless and stress-free medical journey to India.

Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations

• Dr. Amit Rastogi is available for online video consultations. This allows international patients to receive an expert opinion on their case, discuss treatment options, and get a preliminary plan before travelling.