With experience in adult and paediatric organ transplantation specialist. Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty has developed expertise in managing complex transplant-related surgical conditions.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty is a transplant surgeon with extensive experience in liver transplant surgery and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. His academic background and international training have contributed to his work in complex abdominal transplantation.
He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. In 2002, he received a Gold Medal for being the best outgoing postgraduate student in the Department of General Surgery.
He subsequently worked in the United Kingdom for three years and obtained the MRCS qualification in 2007. He then moved to the United States to pursue specialised training in transplantation.
His training included a fellowship in abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, in 2008. In 2009, he joined the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) for training in paediatric multivisceral transplantation.
He returned to India in 2010 and continued his transplant surgery practice with Fortis Hospitals. His professional experience includes work in Chennai and Bengaluru, including involvement in liver transplant programme leadership.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty
Senior Transplant Surgeon, Bangalore
This combination of surgical education and international transplant training forms an important part of his professional background.
A consultation with a transplant surgeon may be appropriate when a specialist has recommended transplant evaluation or when a patient has a condition that may require advanced surgical management. You may wish to discuss transplant evaluation if you or a family member has:
Not every patient with these conditions will require a transplant. A specialist must review the diagnosis, medical records, investigation results and overall health before recommending an appropriate course of care.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty's areas of interest and expertise include the following surgical procedures and conditions.
Liver transplantation may be considered for selected patients with advanced liver disease, liver failure or certain liver conditions. The need for transplantation depends on the patient's diagnosis, disease severity, overall health and transplant evaluation.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty has experience in both adult and paediatric liver transplantation, including living donor and deceased donor liver transplants.
Children with severe liver disease may require specialised evaluation for liver transplantation. Paediatric transplant care involves assessment of the child's condition, transplant suitability, donor options and long-term follow-up requirements.
His international training in paediatric multivisceral transplantation contributes to his professional background in complex paediatric transplant surgery.
Small intestine transplantation may be considered in selected patients with severe intestinal failure and complications that cannot be adequately managed with other treatment approaches.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty has specialised training in multivisceral transplantation and experience in small intestine transplantation.
Some liver transplant cases require detailed surgical planning because of the patient's underlying condition, previous procedures or anatomical complexity.
Evaluation for complex liver transplantation involves a multidisciplinary team, appropriate investigations and careful assessment of the risks and potential benefits.
Kidney and pancreas transplantation are specialised procedures for selected patients with kidney failure or certain pancreatic conditions. Suitability depends on the patient's medical history, clinical evaluation and transplant programme criteria.
These procedures form part of Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty's stated areas of interest and expertise.
Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery focuses on conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Some of these conditions require complex surgical treatment and coordinated specialist care.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty has more than 15 years of stated experience in hepatopancreatobiliary and liver transplant surgery, according to the professional profile supplied for this page.
Portal hypertension refers to increased pressure in the portal venous system, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. It may develop in association with advanced liver disease and can lead to serious complications.
Treatment options depend on the underlying cause, severity and associated complications. Surgical management may be considered in selected cases after specialist assessment.
Choosing a transplant centre involves more than identifying a surgeon. Patients and families should understand the hospital's transplant facilities, multidisciplinary support, donor evaluation process, postoperative care and long-term follow-up arrangements.
Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty's professional background includes international training in abdominal multiorgan transplantation and paediatric multivisceral transplantation, along with experience in liver and small intestine transplant surgery.
For those exploring multiorgan transplant care in Bangalore, an initial consultation can help clarify the diagnosis, available treatment approaches and whether a transplant assessment is appropriate.
If you are exploring liver transplantation, multiorgan transplantation or complex hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in Bangalore, arrange a consultation to discuss your medical condition and possible treatment options.
Bring your available medical records, investigation reports, medication details and previous treatment summaries to help the clinical team assess your case.
Contact the team to enquire about consultation availability and transplant evaluation.
