About Dr. K R Vasudevan
Dr. K.R. Vasudevan is a leading liver transplant surgeon in India alongwith expertise in HBP cacners. He is renowned transplant expert with over 20 years of surgical excellence in liver, pancreas, and GI transplantation. He has contributed to over 1,200 successful liver transplants, including India’s first split-liver and combined kidney-pancreas procedures. He is known for his technical precision, holistic patient care, and contributions to transplant program development in South India.
Qualifications & Credentials
- MBBS: Goa Medical College, Goa
- MS (General Surgery): Goa Medical College, Goa
- DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology): National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- Specialty Fellowships: Liver transplantation and HPB surgery, Seoul National University Hospital (S. Korea), King’s College Hospital (London), University of Miami (USA)
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- International Liver Transplant Society
- Association of Surgeons of India
Areas of Expertise
- Adult and pediatric living donor liver transplantation
- Deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT)
- Pancreas, combined kidney-pancreas, and multi-organ transplants
- Complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
- Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy and minimally invasive transplantation
- Acute liver failure management; re-transplantation; immunosuppression protocols
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. K R Vasudevan can be consulted
Professional Experience
- Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida
- Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Over 1,200+ liver transplants (routine, emergency, and pediatric)
- Previously led and helped establish several liver transplant units in South India
- Key member in Apollo’s renowned transplant team; faculty in national transplant conferences
Awards & Recognitions
- Young Investigator Award, Indian Society of Liver Transplantation
- Recognized as key opinion leader by The Transplant Society in 2011
Research & Publications
- Author/co-author of 45+ peer-reviewed articles in liver transplantation and HPB surgery
- Contributor to book chapters on living donor and pediatric transplantation
- Regular speaker at IPBA, ISOT, and ILTS congresses
- Led audit/research on acute liver failure outcomes in the Indian subcontinent
- “Cytomegalovirus infection: Its incidence and management in cytomegalovirus‑seropositive living‑related liver transplant recipients: A single‑center experience”
- “Changes in portal hemodynamics predict the pattern of functional remnant regeneration post donor hepatectomy”
Patient Success Stories & Testimonials
- “Dr. Vasudevan and his team saved my son from acute liver failure—their expertise and timely intervention made all the difference.”
- “We felt truly supported and well-informed at every stage of our son’s treatment thanks to Dr. Vasudevan’s clear communication and compassionate approach.”
- “Our family will always be grateful to Dr. Vasudevan for his dedication and the exceptional care he provided during a very challenging time.”
Treatment Approach & Philosophy
- Believes in multidisciplinary, personalized transplant care using evidence-based protocols
- Advocates for ethical donor selection and transparency
- Focuses on long-term patient quality of life, not just operative success
- Uses microsurgical innovations and minimizes invasiveness whenever possible
Treatment Costs
| Treatment Type | Cost Range Estimates (INR) | Cost Range Estimates (USD) |
| Adult Living Donor Liver Transplant | 23,00,000 – 30,00,000 | $27,700 – $36,000 |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | 19,00,000 – 28,00,000 | $22,900 – $33,700 |
| Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT) | 24,00,000 – 32,00,000 | $28,900 – $38,600 |
| Pancreatic/Combined Liver-Kidney Transplant | 28,00,000 – 36,00,000 | $33,700 – $43,400 |
| Minor Hepato-biliary Surgery | 2,50,000 – 6,00,000 | $3,000 – $7,200 |
| Pre-transplant Evaluation Package | 85,000 – 1,60,000 | $1,000 – $1,900 |
| Inpatient Stay (private, per day) | 9,000 – 20,000 | $110 – $240 |
International Patient Assistance
- Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi and all other international & regional languages are available.
- Teleconsultation: Available for initial evaluation and follow-up via Cancer Rounds.
- International Patient Desk: Cancer Rounds offer visa, airport pick/drop, interpreters, separate international lounge and coordinators.











