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Laparoscopic Hepatobiliary Surgery

What We Offer

Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Procedures

We perform a comprehensive range of advanced laparoscopic procedures, including:

Laparoscopic Hepatectomy
Laparoscopic deroofing of liver cysts
Laparoscopic drainage of liver abscess
Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation (for select liver tumors)
Laparoscopic Ultrasound & Liver Biopsy
Laparoscopic Pancreatectomy
Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Necrosectomy
Laparoscopic Pseudocystogastrostomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallstone Disease (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Laparoscopic CBD Exploration)

Why Choose Dr. Ravishankar K Diddapur

Proven Outcomes in Complex Cases

Laparoscopic surgeries in Jehovah’s Witness patients

Performed surgeries in patients with cirrhosis for gangrenous gallbladders

Zero Bile Duct or Vascular Injuries

Pioneer of First in-house laparoscopic hepatectomy at NUH

Pioneer of First minimally invasive pancreatic necrosectomy at NUH

<5% Conversion Rate (to open surgery)

Performed in patients with EF as low as 30%

Major Open & Complex Surgeries

For Advanced Hepatobiliary Conditions

Our surgical unit also performs open or combined approaches for:

Gallbladder Cancer – Radical Cholecystectomy
Whipple’s Procedure (0% 30-day surgical mortality)
Distal Pancreatectomy
Total Pancreatectomy
Surgery for Cholangiocarcinomas / Hilar Cholangiocarcinomas
Redo Surgery for biliary stricture
Surgery and management of portal hypertension related problems
Surgery for intractable ascites
Re-exploration surgery for complex Hepato biliary problems

Why Choose Dr. Ravi?

Dr. Ravishankar K. Diddapur

Senior Consultant Single Keyhole Laparoscopic Surgeon

MBBS, M.S (Gen Surg – KEMH, Bombay), FAMS
Over 30 years of clinical experience in gastrointestinal and metabolic surgery

Over 30 Years of Surgical Experience

Dr. Ravi has been practicing surgery for more than three decades, with extensive experience in Hepato Pancreatico Biliary conditions with advanced laparoscopic surgery inclusive of one key hole laparoscopic surgery and liver transplants

Subspecialty Interests in Single Keyhole Laparoscopic Surgery

His clinical focus includes:

Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach

Dr. Ravi routinely performs laparoscopic (keyhole) and endoscopic procedures, which are associated with smaller incisions and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.

(Based on standard clinical outcomes for minimally invasive techniques.)

Academic and Teaching Roles

He holds a university academic appointment and is actively involved in teaching medical students and surgical trainees in Singapore, reflecting his commitment to medical education and continuous learning.

Member of Recognised Medical Associations

Dr. Ravi is affiliated with various international and local professional bodies including:

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