Dr. Vibha Varma – Liver Transplant Specialist in Mumbai
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Expert Liver Transplant Care – Dr. Vibha Varma

Expert Liver
Transplant Care

Advanced Liver Transplant, HPB Surgery & Pancreatic Surgery care led by Dr. Vibha Varma.

Dr. Vibha Varma is a Consultant & Head – Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in complex liver transplant, liver surgery, HPB surgery, and pancreatic surgery.

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Dr. Vibha Varma
Dr. Vibha Varma Consultant & Head, Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
20+
Years of Experience
3,500+
Successful Surgeries
1,500+
Liver Transplants
120+
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About Dr. Vibha Varma – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon in Mumbai

About Dr. Vibha Varma

Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon in Mumbai

Consultant, Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre

Dr. Vibha Varma is a Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, currently practising as Consultant, Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.

Her clinical practice spans living and deceased donor liver transplantation, adult and paediatric liver transplantation, complex liver surgery, acute liver failure management, liver cancer surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic living-donor surgery.

Living Donor Transplant Paediatric Transplant Complex HPB Surgery Minimally Invasive Donor Surgery Acute Liver Failure
MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) · MRCSEd (UK) · Fellowship in Organ Transplantation
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Areas of Expertise – Dr. Vibha Varma, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon, Mumbai

Areas of Expertise

No two liver journeys are the same. Her practice is built to meet each one.

From a routine living-donor evaluation to the most complex liver resections performed today, every patient arrives with a different diagnosis, a different donor situation and a different path forward. Dr. Vibha Varma's practice spans the full spectrum of liver transplantation and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery — here is where each story usually begins.

  1. 01

    Living Donor Liver Transplantation

    Transplantation using a portion of the liver from a medically suitable living donor, with detailed evaluation and multidisciplinary care for both donor and recipient.

  2. 02

    Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation

    Transplantation using an organ from a deceased donor, managed through the appropriate organ-allocation and transplant pathway.

  3. 03

    Adult & Paediatric Liver Transplantation

    Evaluation and surgical management of adults and children with advanced or end-stage liver disease who may require transplantation.

  4. 04

    Whole & Split Liver Transplantation

    Transplant approaches involving whole or appropriately selected split liver grafts, based on donor, recipient and clinical considerations.

“Whatever the diagnosis, the goal is the same — a safe, carefully planned path back to health.”

  1. 05

    Acute Liver Failure

    Comprehensive assessment and management of acute or fulminant liver failure, including evaluation for emergency transplantation when indicated.

  2. 06

    Liver Transplantation for Liver Cancer

    Multidisciplinary surgical and transplant evaluation for selected patients with liver cancer who may benefit from transplantation.

  3. 07

    ABO-Incompatible & Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation

    Specialised pathways for selected donor-recipient pairs with incompatible blood groups, and for patients who may need simultaneous or staged liver and kidney transplantation.

  4. 08

    Complex Liver Resection, HPB & Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Laparoscopic and robotic approaches to complex conditions involving the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas, for appropriately selected patients.

Explore every treatment pathway
Frequently Asked Questions – Dr. Vibha Varma, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon, Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

Straightforward answers, before your first visit.

Questions patients and families most often ask about liver transplantation and HPB surgery — answered plainly. For anything specific to a diagnosis, the reliable next step is always a one-to-one evaluation with Dr. Varma's team.

What does a liver transplant involve?

A liver transplant replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy donor liver or an appropriate liver graft.

Who may need a liver transplant?

Patients with advanced or end-stage liver disease, selected liver cancers, acute liver failure and certain other severe liver conditions may be evaluated for transplantation.

What is a living donor liver transplant?

A living donor liver transplant uses a portion of the liver from a medically suitable living donor. The liver has the ability to regenerate after surgery.

Can children undergo liver transplantation?

Yes. Paediatric liver transplantation is performed for selected children with severe liver disease or liver failure.

Can a liver transplant be performed when the donor and recipient have different blood groups?

In selected cases, ABO-incompatible liver transplantation may be considered using specialised protocols.

What is acute liver failure?

Acute liver failure is a rapid loss of liver function that can become life-threatening and may require urgent specialist assessment and, in selected cases, transplantation.

What is HPB surgery?

HPB surgery refers to surgery involving the liver, pancreas and biliary system, including complex procedures for tumours and other diseases.

Are minimally invasive liver procedures possible?

Laparoscopic and robotic techniques may be used for appropriately selected liver and living-donor procedures.

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Credentials & Experience – Dr. Vibha Varma, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon, Mumbai

Credentials & Experience

Two decades of specialised training, built for complex liver care.

Dr. Vibha Varma has been associated with advanced liver transplantation and HPB surgery and has contributed to the development of liver transplant programmes. Her professional work spans clinical practice, transplant surgery, complex HPB procedures, academic contributions and research.

20+ Years of dedicated experience in liver transplantation & HPB surgery
6 Postgraduate qualifications & fellowships
11 Professional memberships & leadership roles

Qualifications

  • MBBS MKCG Medical College and Hospital
  • MS (General Surgery) Command Hospital Air Force
  • DNB (General Surgery) Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
  • DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
  • MRCSEd (UK)
  • Fellowship in Organ Transplantation Liver, Pancreas, Small Bowel

Professional Memberships & Leadership

  • 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 International Living Donor Liver Transplantation (iLDLT) group
  • Ex-Expert Member Core Committee for Acute Liver Failure Listing, ZTCC Mumbai
  • Ex-Co-Chairperson Liver Subcommittee, ZTCC Mumbai
  • Member South Asian Association for the Study of the Liver (SAASL) – Women in Hepatology Forum
  • Executive Council Member (North Zone) IHPBA-IC, 2024–2026
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How the Transplant Journey Works – Dr. Vibha Varma, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon, Mumbai

How the Transplant Journey Works

Every case follows a careful process, never a shortcut.

Liver transplantation is planned in stages, with a full multidisciplinary team involved from the first consultation to long-term follow-up. Here is what that pathway generally looks like.

  1. Initial Consultation

    Review the diagnosis, previous treatment, medical history and current liver function.

  2. Transplant Evaluation

    Assess the patient’s overall health, liver disease severity, transplant indication and suitability.

  3. Donor Evaluation

    For living donor transplantation, assess the potential donor through detailed medical, imaging and laboratory evaluation.

  4. Multidisciplinary Review

    The transplant team evaluates the case and discusses the most appropriate treatment pathway.

  5. Transplant Planning

    If transplantation is appropriate, the surgical and medical teams plan the procedure and peri-operative care.

  6. Surgery & Recovery

    The patient and family receive coordinated surgical, intensive-care and post-operative support.

  7. Long-Term Follow-Up

    Regular follow-up is essential to monitor graft function, medications, recovery and long-term health.

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Speak with Dr. Vibha Varma for evaluation of liver disease, liver transplantation and complex HPB conditions.

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Contact & Location

Dr. Vibha Varma

Liver Transplant & HPB Surgeon

Hospital

Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, Mumbai

OPD Hours

Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Ground Floor, Room No. 23

Department

Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery

Planning your visit

Appointments are scheduled through Lilavati Hospital’s appointment desk. OPD timings are set by the hospital and may change — it’s worth confirming the day before your visit.

For a first consultation, bringing prior diagnosis reports, imaging and treatment history helps make the visit more productive.