Dr. Giriraj Bora

Dr Giriraj Bora is the Chairperson of Liver Transplant and Senior Consultant in GI and HPB Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and one of India's most accomplished liver transplant surgeons in Gurugram, with over 22 years of specialist experience and more than 2,000 liver transplants to his credit.

Trained at JLN Medical College Ajmer, SGPGIMS Lucknow, and GB Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Dr Bora specialises in liver transplantation, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery, and complex gastrointestinal surgery.

Patients searching for a top liver transplant surgeon in Gurugram, an HPB surgeon in Delhi NCR, or an expert in robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery in Gurugram will find that Dr Giriraj Bora brings internationally recognised expertise and a track record of pioneering transplant milestones to every case.

He is a founding member of the LTSI, and holds active membership with the DMC.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear and empathetic conversations with patients and families navigating complex liver, pancreas, and biliary conditions.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Liver Transplantation in Gurugram

Dr Giriraj Bora is one of the highest-volume liver transplant surgeons in Gurugram, with over 2,000 liver transplants performed.

He leads the Department of Minimal Access HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant at Artemis, the only liver unit in India performing pure laparoscopic and pure robotic donor surgeries

• Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) for adults and children
• Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
• Paediatric Liver Transplant, including transplantation for small babies
• Complex liver graft transplants using right posterior sector grafts and monosegment grafts, a surgical feat achieved by only a few liver units worldwide
• Liver transplant for alcohol-related liver disease, viral hepatitis (B and C), and end-stage liver disease
• Transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver failure
• Pre and post transplant patient management

Robotic and Laparoscopic Liver Surgery

Dr Bora is recognised as an authority in robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery in Gurugram, with the Artemis liver unit being a national pioneer in minimally invasive donor hepatectomy:

• Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
• Pure Robotic Donor Hepatectomy
• Laparoscopic liver resection for benign and malignant tumours
• Robotic HPB surgery for complex pancreaticobiliary conditions
• Minimally invasive approaches for liver cysts, haemangiomas, and focal lesions

Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery

Dr G Bora offers specialised surgical care for benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct:

• Liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, metastases, and benign tumours
• Whipple procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for periampullary and pancreatic cancers
• Distal pancreatectomy and total pancreatectomy
• Gallbladder cancer surgery, including radical cholecystectomy
• Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) surgery
• Choledochal cyst excision
• Complex biliary reconstruction
• Portal hypertension surgery and shunt procedures

Liver Cancer and Advanced Interventional Liver Care

The liver unit at Artemis, led by Dr Bora, offers advanced facilities for comprehensive liver cancer treatment beyond surgery:

• Surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases
• TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) for portal hypertension
• TARE (Transarterial Radioembolisation) for liver tumours
• TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolisation) for unresectable HCC
• Angiographic embolisation and complex interventional procedures
• Ablation therapies for liver lesions

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Dr Giriraj Bora offers the full range of complex gastrointestinal surgical care:

• Oesophageal surgery for cancer and motility disorders
• Gastric cancer surgery
• Small bowel surgery for tumours, obstruction, and inflammatory disease
• Colorectal surgery for cancer and benign conditions
• Laparoscopic GI surgery
• Surgery for GI bleeding and complex emergencies
• Re-do and revision GI surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

• Pancreatic cancer surgery (Whipple, distal pancreatectomy)
• Chronic pancreatitis surgical management
• Pseudocyst drainage and management
• Pancreatic cyst and neuroendocrine tumour surgery
• Minimally invasive pancreatic procedures

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Giriraj Bora currently serves as Chairperson of Liver Transplant and Senior Consultant in GI and HPB Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, where he joined in 2016 and has played a pivotal role in developing one of the most advanced liver units in India.

Before his current role, Dr Bora built his career across several leading tertiary care and transplant institutions in India:

• Chief Liver Transplant and HPB Surgeon at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur (2015 to 2016)
• Consultant, Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2012 to 2015)
• Fellowship in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery at Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences (CLBS), New Delhi
• Senior Resident, GI Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
• Senior Resident at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Giriraj Bora holds the following qualifications from some of India's most prestigious medical institutions:

• MBBS from JLN Medical College, Ajmer (2000)
• MS General Surgery from JLN Medical College, Ajmer (2003)
• MCh HPB and Gastrointestinal Surgery from GB Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2009)
• Fellowship in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery from Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences (CLBS), New Delhi (2011)

He is registered with the Delhi Medical Council (Registration No. 27854, since 2005).

Awards, Recognitions, and Landmark Achievements

Dr Giriraj Bora has been recognised nationally and internationally for his contributions to liver transplantation:

• Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for performing the state's first liver transplant
• Performed the first-ever liver transplant in Rajasthan
• Performed the first living donor and first deceased donor liver transplants in Rajasthan
• Young Investigator Award at the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), Sydney (2013)
• Travel Award at the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), San Francisco (2012)
• Founding Member of the Liver Transplant Society of India

Academic Contributions and International Presentations

Dr Bora is an active academic voice in the field of liver transplantation, with extensive research and international conference engagement:

• Presented at the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) meetings in San Francisco (2012) and Sydney (2013)
• Multiple publications and research contributions in HPB surgery and liver transplantation
• Instrumental in building one of India's most advanced liver units at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, serving international patients from over 20 countries

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