Dr. Vivek Vij
- Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
- Specialization: Organ Transplant | Liver Transplant
- Experience: 15 years
Pioneering Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Dr. Vivek Vij is a renowned liver transplant surgeon known for his pioneering work in the field.
- He is credited with developing living donor surgery techniques.
- Standardized safety protocols to ensure the highest donor safety standards in the country.
Publication Milestone
- Dr. Vij is the first surgeon from the Indian subcontinent to publish a series of laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy in ‘Liver Transplantation.’
Founding Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences
- He is the founder of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis group of Hospitals.
- Initiated a highly successful liver transplant program initially at its Noida center and later expanded to Mohali.
Vast Experience
- Dr. Vij and his team have collectively performed more than 2500 liver transplants.
- The majority of these transplants were carried out at Fortis Hospital, Noida.
- Achieved an impressive 97% success rate for patient outcomes.
Biliary Complication Record
- Dr. Vij holds the credit for maintaining the lowest biliary complication rate in liver transplants.
Educational Background
Dr. Vivek Vij’s qualifications include:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- MS (Master of Surgery)
- MRCS (Ed.) (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh)
- DNB (Diplomate of National Board)
Dr. Vivek Vij’s remarkable contributions to liver transplantation, commitment to donor safety, and extensive experience in the field have established him as a leading figure in the medical community. His work has not only saved countless lives but has also set high standards for liver transplant procedures in India.