Dr Giriraj Bora – Experienced Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery in Artemis Hospital
Chairperson – Liver Transplant & Sr. Consultant - GI & HPB Surgery
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
Qualifications
- MBBS – JLN Medical College, Ajmer, University of Rajasthan
- MS (General Surgery) – University of Rajasthan
- MCh – Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) & GI Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- Fellowship – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Memberships
- Founding Member – Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
- Former Fellow – Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences (CLBS)
Introduction of Dr Giriraj Bora
Dr Giriraj Bora is one of India’s leading Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeons, currently serving as Chairperson of Minimal Access HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
With over 17 years of experience, Dr Bora has successfully performed more than 2,000 liver transplants and is internationally recognized for his expertise in robotic and laparoscopic liver donor surgery. He is regarded as a pioneer in minimally invasive liver transplantation in India and leads the only liver unit in India performing both pure laparoscopic and pure robotic donor hepatectomy surgeries.
Dr Bora achieved a historic milestone by performing Rajasthan’s first living donor liver transplant and first deceased donor liver transplant, for which he was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
Under his leadership, the Artemis liver transplant program has emerged as one of India’s advanced transplant centers, performing 100–125 liver transplants annually with expertise in highly complex grafts such as right posterior and monosegment graft liver transplantation—procedures performed by only a few liver units globally. The department currently treats patients from more than 20 countries worldwide, making Dr Bora a trusted name among international patients seeking advanced liver transplant care in India.
Medical Problems Dr Giriraj Bora Deals With
Dr Bora specializes in advanced liver, pancreatic, and biliary diseases requiring surgical and transplant management.
End-Stage Liver Disease
- Liver cirrhosis due to hepatitis B/C
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/NAFLD)
Liver Tumors & Cancer
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Metastatic liver tumors
Pancreatic & HPB Disorders
- Pancreatic cancer
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Periampullary tumors
Gallbladder & Biliary Disorders
- Gallbladder cancer
- Bile duct injuries
- Biliary strictures
Pediatric Liver Disorders
- Biliary atresia
- Metabolic liver diseases in infants and children
Complex Transplant Conditions
- Combined liver-kidney failure
- ABO incompatible transplant cases
Procedures Dr Giriraj Bora Performs
Dr Bora is highly experienced in advanced minimally invasive liver transplantation and HPB surgery.
Liver Transplantation
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant
- Combined Liver-Kidney Transplant
Minimally Invasive Donor Surgery
- Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy (Keyhole donor surgery for faster recovery)
- Pure Robotic Donor Hepatectomy (Advanced surgery using Da Vinci platform)
Complex Liver Transplant Techniques
- Right Posterior Graft Liver Transplant
- Monosegment Liver Graft Transplant
HPB & GI Surgery
- Liver Resection Surgery
- Whipple’s Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Complex Biliary Reconstruction
- Advanced Laparoscopic HPB Surgery
Interventional Procedures
- TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
- TARE and TACE for liver tumors
- Angiographic embolization procedures
Background and Achievements
Dr. Bora completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from JLN Medical College, Ajmer, University of Rajasthan. He further specialized with an MCh in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) & GI Surgery from G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. He is a Founding Member of the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI) and has completed prestigious fellowships at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and the Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences (CLBS).
- Professional Experience: Currently Chairperson – Minimal Access HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. Previously served as Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur and completed Senior Residency at SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
- Clinical Achievements: Has performed 2,000+ successful liver transplants, including Rajasthan’s first living and deceased donor liver transplants. He is one of India’s pioneers in robotic donor hepatectomy and an expert in highly complex graft transplantation.
- Awards & Recognition: Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for his pioneering transplant work. Recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) in Sydney (2013) and a Travel Award from ILTS in San Francisco (2012).
- Academic Contributions: Active contributor to liver transplant research and donor safety protocols with multiple national and international publications and research presentations at ILTS conferences.
Why International Patients Prefer Dr Giriraj Bora
- One of India’s leading minimally invasive liver transplant surgeons
- Expertise in pure robotic and laparoscopic donor liver surgery
- 2,000+ successful liver transplants performed
- Pioneer of liver transplantation in Rajasthan
- High-volume transplant centre with global-standard outcomes
- Specialized expertise in pediatric and complex graft transplantation
- International patient care experience across 20+ countries
- Advanced infrastructure at Artemis Hospital Gurugram
- Cost-effective liver transplant care compared to Western countries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Giriraj Bora’s primary specialization?
Dr Bora specializes in Liver Transplantation and Minimal Access HPB Surgery, including robotic donor liver surgery and complex liver transplantation.
How many liver transplants has Dr Giriraj Bora performed?
He has successfully performed more than 2,000 liver transplants.
What makes Dr Bora’s transplant program unique?
His unit is the only liver transplant centre in India performing both pure laparoscopic and pure robotic donor hepatectomy surgeries.
Does Dr Bora perform pediatric liver transplants?
Yes, he specializes in pediatric liver transplantation, including transplants for infants and small babies.
What are the benefits of robotic or laparoscopic donor surgery?
These techniques offer smaller incisions, less pain, minimal scarring, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stay for liver donors.
Does Dr Bora treat international patients?
Yes, his liver transplant program at Artemis Hospital treats patients from more than 20 countries worldwide.
How can patients book an appointment with Dr Giriraj Bora?
Appointments can be booked through the VRH Healthcare appointment feature or by contacting via WhatsApp.