Dr. Swapnil Sharma

Recognitions & Honors:

• Recognised for performing high-risk surgeries on paediatric patients with excellent outcomes.
• Acknowledged for contributions to the field of deceased donor organ transplantation in Maharashtra.
• Active Member, International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS).
• Active Member, Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI).

Published Papers in Medical Journals:

• Dr. Sharma has contributed to various clinical studies and case reports regarding complex liver transplants and GI malignancies. (Specific titles pending updated database access).

Ongoing Clinical Trials Participation:

• Participates in clinical audits and registries maintained by the Liver Transplant Society of India to improve transplant outcomes.

Notable Cases Handled:

• Paediatric Saviour: Successfully operated on a 4-month-old infant with failing liver functions due to biliary atresia, granting the child a new lease on life through a living donor transplant from the mother.
• Complex Anatomy: Managed a high-risk transplant for a patient with Situs Inversus, where all abdominal organs were transposed, requiring exceptional surgical skill to re-implant the new liver.

Patient Testimonials and Feedback:

New lease on life after Liver Transplant

• Patients with end-stage liver disease frequently express gratitude for Dr. Sharma’s life-saving interventions. They often mention that his confidence in handling complex cases, including ABO-incompatible transplants, gave them hope when options seemed limited, resulting in a successful return to normal life.

Expert handling of complex Pancreatic Surgeries

• Individuals who underwent major procedures like Whipple's surgery praise Dr. Sharma’s surgical precision. Many highlight the smooth recovery process and his focus on minimising post-operative complications in difficult GI cancer cases, crediting his meticulous surgical planning.

Compassionate care for Paediatric patients

• Parents of young children consistently commend Dr. Sharma’s gentle and reassuring approach. They emphasise feeling safe entrusting their little ones to him, noting his constant attentiveness and support during the critical recovery phase following paediatric liver transplants.

Clear and transparent communication

• Families value Dr. Sharma’s ability to explain intricate surgical details in simple language. Patients report feeling well-informed and confident in their treatment plans, appreciating his patience in answering every query regarding risks and outcomes before major surgeries.

Rapid recovery from GI Onco-surgeries

• Patients treated for stomach and colorectal cancers often talk about the benefits of his minimally invasive techniques. Many mention significant improvements in their quality of life and a faster return to daily activities following laparoscopic surgeries performed by Dr. Swapnil Sharma.

• Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Sharma believes that successful surgical outcomes depend on comprehensive counselling and trust. He adopts a multidisciplinary approach, especially for cancer and transplant patients, ensuring that the patient and their family are integral parts of the decision-making process.
• Technology & Innovation: As a modern top liver transplant surgeon in India, Dr. Sharma utilises state-of-the-art technology, including CUSA (Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator) for precise liver resection and advanced laparoscopic systems for GI onco-surgeries to minimise pain and recovery time.

Treatment costs vary depending on the patient's medical condition, the type of room selected, and the complexity of the surgery. The following are estimated costs for common procedures performed by Dr. Swapnil Sharma.

Note: For appointment booking and to get a personalised cost estimate, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds team.

• Language Support: The Cancer Rounds team provides dedicated language interpretation services for international patients to ensure clear communication with Dr. Sharma during consultations and treatment.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: Cancer Rounds assists patients with Medical Visa invitations, flight itineraries, airport transfers, and arranging accommodation near the hospital for long-term stays required during transplant recovery.
• Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: International patients can avail themselves of video consultations with Dr. Swapnil Sharma via Cancer Rounds to discuss reports and treatment plans before travelling to India.