Speciality
Liver Transplant Surgeon
Experience
28+ Years of Experience
Location
Chennai
Prof. Mohammad Rela is a world-renowned surgeon who specializes in liver transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery. He was born in Kiliyanur, Tamil Nadu, India and graduated from Stanley Medical College, Chennai. He then moved to the United Kingdom and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Prof. Rela has performed over 6000 liver transplants in his career, including one on a five-day-old baby, which earned him an entry into the Guinness Book of Records in 2000 He has also pioneered many techniques in liver transplantation, such as split liver transplantation, auxiliary liver transplantation, and live donor liver transplantation. He has a special interest in pediatric liver transplantation and has performed over 500 such surgeries in Chennai.
Prof. Rela has also contributed to the field of pancreatic disease and surgery. He has performed many complex procedures, such as pancreaticoduodenectomy, for patients with pancreatic cancer and other conditions. He has also published many research papers in reputed journals and participated in several conferences and workshops as a presenter. He has received many awards and honors for his work, such as the Panchanna Chaterjee Oration and Gold Medal from the Association of Surgeons of India.
Prof. Rela is not only a surgeon but also an innovator and a leader. He has established his own institution, Dr Rela Institute & Medical Centre, in Chennai, India, where he provides high-quality care to patients with liver and pancreatic diseases. He has also helped to start liver transplants in tier 2 cities in Tamil Nadu, making them accessible to more people. He has also worked on many technological fields and have contributed to the computer society of India.
Prof. Rela is a remarkable person who has made a difference in the lives of thousands of patients with his skills, knowledge, and compassion. He is an inspiration to many aspiring surgeons and a role model for the medical community. He is truly one of the best liver transplant surgeons in the world.
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