Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra

Q: Why is living-donor liver transplantation desirable?

There are two major advantages of living-donor liver transplantation - First is an improved survival rate for adult transplant recipients. Secondly, the wait for transplantation can be greatly reduced.

Q: What is living-donor liver transplantation?

This means the removal of a portion of the donor's healthy liver for transplantation into a recipient.

Q: Who can be a living donor?

The person with good general health, compatible blood type, Having an altruistic motivation for donating, and between the ages of 20-60 can be a living donor.

Q: What are the risks involved in donating liver?

The risk to the donor could be bleeding, infection, bile leakage, and possible death.

Q: How long does a donor remain hospitalized?

Generally, the donor remains hospitalized for 4-7 days after surgery.

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - General Surgery

Consultant - HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery

22 Years Of Experience Surgical Gastroenterologist, Liver Transplant Specialist

Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra is a Consultant - HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad with more than 20 years of experience in the field. She completed her MBBS, MS, and DNB in General Surgery from St Johns Medical College Hospi...

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It was a nice experience for me. Doctor gave proper time and attention. He explained the root cause of the treatment. He is very understanding and supportive.

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The doctor was very nice. He gave proper time and accurate medicines. But I had to wait for more than an hour to meet the doctor.

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Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra is an experienced doctor. He shared all the necessary details with me. He gave proper time and attention to the patient. It was a nice experience for me.

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I am happy with the treatment provided by Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra. He did a complete checkup and went through my medical history. He answered all the questions in simple words. The medicines he prescribed were effective. Satisfied.

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Procedure

Liver Transplant

Hernia Surgery

Other Information

Educational Details

Medical School & Fellowships

MBBS -

MS - General Surgery - St Johns Medical College Hospital, Bangalore , 2002

DNB - General Surgery - St Johns Medical College Hospital, Bangalore , 2002

Fellowship - HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi , 2007

ASTS Fellowship - Multiorgan Transplant Surgery including Pediatric Transplants - Thomas E Starzl Transplantation Institute, Pittsburgh, USA , 2010

Fellowship - Transplantation - Thomas E Starzl Transplantation Institute, Pittsburgh, USA , 2010

Fellowship - Living Donor Liver Transplantation - Thomas E Starzl Transplantation Institute, Pittsburgh, USA , 2011

Memberships

Member - American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Experience Details

AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Liver Transplantation

Consultant

Currently Working

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery

Senior Consultant

Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal

HPB and Liver Transplantation

Chief Consultant

Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysore

Liver Transplantation

Chief Consultant

Columbia Asia Hospital, Whitefield

HPB and Liver Transplantation

Chief Consultant

Medanta, The Medicity Gurgaon

Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation

Consultant

Medanta, The Medicity Gurgaon

Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation

Associate Consultant

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Malleshwaram

HPB and Liver Transplantation

Chief Consultant

Suguna Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore

General Surgery

Consultant

St John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

General Surgery

Senior Resident

St John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Senior Resident

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Dr. Sumana Kolar is sharp, but also personal / professional.

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It was a nice experience for me. Doctor gave proper time and attention. He explained the root cause of the treatment. He is very understanding and supportive.

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The doctor was very nice. He gave proper time and accurate medicines. But I had to wait for more than an hour to meet the doctor.

Rajesh

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Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra is an experienced doctor. He shared all the necessary details with me. He gave proper time and attention to the patient. It was a nice experience for me.

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Vinay

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Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra did my friend's liver transplant surgery. My friend didn't face any complications after the surgery. She shared that the doctor is very understanding and helpful. It was a great experience for her.