Dr. Diddapur K. Ravishankar

Dr. Diddapur K. Ravishankar is a senior general surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, transplant, and advanced minimally invasive surgery. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), liver transplantation, and complex hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery across Singapore and Southeast Asia. \n\nHe has extensive expertise in multi-organ transplantation, including liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. He previously served as Head of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at the National University Hospital (NUH), where he established an advanced laparoscopic HPB surgery program. He performed the first laparoscopic hepatectomy at NUH in 2006 and was instrumental in advancing minimally invasive liver surgery in the region. \n\nDr. Ravishankar is a regional pioneer in SILS (“one keyhole” surgery), having performed the first such procedures in Southeast Asia for appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, colectomy, and liver surgery. His innovations have significantly reduced surgical trauma, improved recovery times, and minimized postoperative complications. \n\nHis major surgical milestones include performing the first living-related liver transplant in Indonesia (2006), early complex liver transplant cases involving portal vein thrombosis, the first minimally invasive retroperitoneal pancreatic necrosectomy in the region, and a globally recognized complex Whipple’s procedure in a cirrhotic patient. \n\nHis clinical practice covers a broad range of conditions including liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct cancers, gastrointestinal tumors, liver cysts, hernias, and complex abdominal conditions. He also manages general surgical emergencies and performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for both benign and malignant diseases. \n\nDr. Ravishankar is regarded as a leading authority in HPB and transplant surgery in the region, combining technical excellence with a strong focus on patient-centered care and surgical innovation. Not specified Not specified Advanced Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgery Training — Not specified