Dr. Diddapur and his team provide expert surgical care through the following procedures:
Liver cancers may originate within the liver or spread from other organs. They are classified as:
They are commonly called as hepatomas or hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) or liver tumours. These commonly arise in livers which are diseased with cirrhosis due to factors like:
The other group commonly known as metastatic tumours arises from other organs like colon, ovaries, breast, kidney etc and if the spread is restricted to the liver and is such that it is resectable then surgery may be the best option available if deemed appropriate by the surgeon.
Cysts in the liver are frequently found in normal people. Liver cysts should only be treated if they are causing significant symptoms to the patient. The symptoms found with liver cysts include pain, infection, bleeding into the cysts causing pain, and digestive complaints that are unexplained by other findings. If a liver cyst requires treatment, surgical treatment should include partial removal of the wall of the cyst. The laparoscopic deroofing of liver cyst is the procedure of choice.
Removal of the fluid only from the cyst is not recommended since the cyst fills up rapidly after the procedure. Furthermore this procedure puts the patient at risk for infection of the cyst. Hence aspiration or drainage of cyst fluid on its own is not recommended. We offer a laparoscopic approach to patients who require treatment of liver cysts. The procedure involves removing part of the wall of the cyst so that the liquid that is in the cyst can freely drain into the abdominal cavity. The body then removes the liquid from the abdominal cavity.
However if the cyst is suspected to be a cystadenoma of the liver based on imaging, then an appropriate laparoscopic liver resection needs to be done as these are precancerous in nature and can develop into cancers.
In selected cases of liver tumours who are not appropriate for liver resection and while waiting for a liver transplant as a bridge to surgery. Liver tumours usually less than 3cms and located adjacent to other organs or situated peripherally we perform this procedure. Under laparoscopic guidance and after separating adjacent organs with a cold pack. Using ultrasound guidance, an RFA (Radio Frequency Ablation) needle is inserted into the tumour and burnt at about 110C using an RFA generator to kill the tumour cells without damaging adjacent healthy tumour. In select appropriate cases this can also be done under CT guidance
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
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
His clinical focus includes:
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.)
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.
Dr. Ravi is affiliated with various international and local professional bodies including:
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