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Dr Vibha Verma

Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgeon

What does Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai offer to patients from Oman seeking liver transplant and HPB surgery care under Dr. Vibha Varma?

Dr. Vibha Varma is a Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic (HPB) Surgeon with more than two decades of dedicated surgical expertise, practising at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai — a JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL accredited institution. She has performed over 3,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, and was part of the pioneering team to perform successful liver transplants in India. Patients from Oman seeking internationally recognised surgical care in India will find in Dr. Varma a surgeon of exceptional depth and clinical standing.

Note: Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is a preferred destination for international patients from Oman, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan seeking advanced surgical treatment in India.

What are Dr. Vibha Varma's areas of surgical expertise in liver transplant and HPB surgery?

Dr. Varma's clinical scope spans the full spectrum of liver transplantation and complex hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, including minimally invasive approaches:

  • Living Donor and Deceased Donor Liver Transplants
  • Adult and Paediatric Liver Transplantation
  • Whole and Split Liver Transplant procedures
  • Comprehensive Acute Liver Failure Management
  • Liver Transplant for Acute on Chronic Liver Failure
  • Comprehensive management (including transplantation) for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Complex liver resections for liver cancer
  • Complex liver and bile duct surgery for biliary cancer
  • Advanced HPB Surgery for Benign and Malignant Diseases
  • Surgery for Portal Hypertension (Shunt surgery, Splenectomy, and Devascularisation)
  • Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic and Robotic) Living Donor Surgery

What professional memberships and leadership roles does Dr. Vibha Varma hold?

Dr. Varma holds active membership and leadership positions in several national and international surgical and transplant societies:

  • Life Member — Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Life Member — Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Member — Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Member — International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association – Indian Chapter (IHPBA-IC)
  • Member — Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Founding Member — Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
  • Regular Member — iLDLT Group (International Living Donor Liver Transplantation)
  • Member — South Asian Association for Study of the Liver (SAASL) – Women in Hepatology Forum
  • Executive Council Member (North Zone) — IHPBA-IC, 2024–2026
  • Executive Council Member — Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists, 2024–2026
  • Ex-Expert Member — Core Committee for Acute Liver Failure Listing, ZTCC Mumbai
  • Ex-Co-Chairperson — Liver Subcommittee, ZTCC Mumbai

What awards and academic recognitions has Dr. Vibha Varma received?

YearAward / Recognition
1990Distinction / Honours in Anatomy
1991Winner — Intra-collegiate round

Why do patients from Oman choose Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai for liver transplant surgery with Dr. Vibha Varma?

Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is accredited by JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL — a combination of international and national quality standards that gives patients from Oman confidence in the safety and consistency of their care. The hospital has a dedicated international patient programme specifically designed to serve patients travelling from Oman, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan.

Dr. Vibha Varma's record of over 3,000 liver transplants, her role as a Founding Member of the Liver Transplant Society of India, and her active participation in the international iLDLT group mean that patients from Oman have access to a surgeon whose practice is benchmarked against global standards. Her expertise in surgical oncology-adjacent procedures such as hepatocellular carcinoma management and complex liver resections further broadens the scope of care available under one specialist. For patients requiring a multidisciplinary approach, Lilavati Hospital's team includes specialists across medical oncology and other disciplines.

Book a consultation with Dr. Vibha Varma at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai

Use the booking form on this page to request an appointment or seek a second opinion from Oman.

FAQs

  • Dr. Vibha Varma has more than two decades of experience in liver transplantation and hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery. She has performed over 3,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, was part of the pioneering team to perform successful liver transplants in India, and is a Founding Member of the Liver Transplant Society of India.
  • Yes. Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai has a dedicated international patient programme that specifically serves patients from Oman. Dr. Varma is available for consultations, second opinions, and surgical planning for patients travelling from Oman to Mumbai for liver transplant or HPB surgery. Use the booking form on this page to initiate your enquiry.
  • Dr. Varma performs living donor and deceased donor liver transplants, adult and paediatric transplants, whole and split liver transplant procedures, and transplants for acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure. She also has expertise in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) living donor surgery.
  • Yes. Dr. Varma provides comprehensive management for hepatocellular carcinoma, including liver transplantation, downstaging protocols, complex liver resections for liver cancer, and surgery for biliary cancer. She has received recognition at international conferences specifically for her outcomes research in HCC transplantation.
  • Yes. Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai holds JCI (Joint Commission International), NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL accreditations. These internationally recognised standards assure patients from Oman that clinical protocols, patient safety, and laboratory quality meet rigorous benchmarks comparable to leading hospitals globally.
  • Patients from Oman can request an appointment or a remote second opinion by completing the booking form on this page. The international patient team at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai will coordinate consultation scheduling, travel support, and pre-operative documentation for patients arriving from Oman.

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