About Dr. Rajiv Lochan

Overview

• Dr. Rajiv Lochan is one of the best Lead Consultants in Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplantation Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Dr. Lochan’s educational background includes an MBBS degree, an MS (Master of Surgery) degree, an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree, and various other prestigious certifications. Notably, he holds the FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) designation from Edinburgh, indicating his recognition as a skilled and accomplished surgeon. He also has FRCS (HPB) certification, further demonstrating his specialisation in HPB surgery. Moreover, Dr. Rajiv Lochan has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. He has been actively involved in studying liver reperfusion injury following transplantation and exploring ways to modulate it. His research aims to enhance liver transplantation outcomes and improve donor safety in living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT). He is a foremost liver transplantation surgeon in Bangalore
• Dr. Lochan’s dedication to advancing the field of liver transplantation and HPB surgery is evident in his numerous talks and publications. Some of his areas of specialisation include liver transplantation (also paediatric liver transplantation), retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery, pancreatic cancer management, hepato-cellular cancer and other types of malignancy in the liver and bile ducts, acute and chronic pancreatitis, and modulation of liver reperfusion injury following the transplantation procedure.
• In addition to his clinical work and research, Dr. Lochan is multilingual and proficient in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil. This linguistic versatility allows him to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring optimal care and understanding. Throughout his career, Dr. Rajiv Lochan has received numerous accolades and recognition for his outstanding work. He was awarded the Endowment Scholarship during his MBBS studies and achieved the third rank in his batch. His excellence continued during his MS degree, where he earned distinction as the Best Outgoing Student in his batch. Dr. Lochan’s achievements culminated in him securing the first rank and being awarded the Association of Surgeons of India Gold Medal for MS (General Surgery).
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan’s expertise extends beyond clinical practice and research. He has given talks on topics such as the impact of junk food on liver health, the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing liver disease, and the relationship between fatty liver and insulin resistance. His contributions to educating the masses through various platforms highlight his commitment to promoting liver health and preventing liver-related conditions. Moreover, Dr. Lochan has been welcome to talk at meetings and occasions, both nationally and internationally, where he imparts his experiences and skills to fellow medical experts. He has likewise been highlighted in different news sources, further setting his standing as a regarded expert in the field. His interviews and publications cover many subjects, including liver transplantation, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Field of Expertise

• Liver transplantation
• Management of pancreatic cancer
• Hepato-cellular cancer and other forms of malignancy involving the liver and bile ducts
• Surgery of retroperitoneal sarcomas
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreas cancer (risk factors, early diagnosis, and management)
• Treatment of HCC
• Modulation of liver reperfusion injury following its transplantation
• Pediatric liver transplantation
• Increasing donor safety in LDLT

Fellowship & Membership

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Intercollegiate).
• Member, International Liver Transplantation Society.
• Founder member, Liver Transplant society of India.

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi
• Tamil

Awards & Achievements

• Endowment Scholarship during MBBS.
• Third Rank in the batch of 1987 – 88 (MBBS), University of Mysore.
• Best Outgoing Student in the batch of 1995 – 96 (MS), Bangalore University.
• First Rank and Association of Surgeons of India Gold Medal 1999 – MS (General Surgery).
• 2016 Adarsha Seva Sangha, Mysore: “Adarsha Pratibha Puraskara”.
• 2018 Distinguished Alumnus award: JSS University 2018.

Talks & Publications

• Can eating junk food cause liver cancer or fatty liver? Here’s what doctors say – Dr. Rajiv Lochan, Lead Consultant – Liver Transplantation & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport.Click Here
• The spirit of collaboration is the key to good outcomes in complex liver transplantation – Dr. Rajiv Lochan, Lead Consultant – Liver Transplantation & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Manipal Hospitals.Click Here
• Healthy lifestyle, exercise beats liver disease – Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant – HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Do you have fatty liver? Know how this disease may result in insulin resistance – Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant – HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Liver transplantation in India – Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant – HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on The body gives these signs when there is liver cirrhosis, know how to identify it | Onlymyhealth (Hindi).Click Here
• Dr. Nagendra Kumar VR on Severe Covid infection leads to surge in hepatitis cases | The New Indian Express | World Hepatitis Day.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan J on People should not be afraid of hepatitis, it is necessary to be careful | Vijayavani | World Hepatitis Day.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan, Dr. MC Uthappa, Dr. Amit Rauthan on Unseen Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Current treatment options | Voice of Healthcare.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on Paediatric deceased organ donation aspects unique to India and some solutions | BW Healthcare World.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on Explained: World Liver Day: Is Liver Disease Hereditary? Here Is What Experts Say.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan and Dr. Raj Vighna Venugopal on Health Experts Express Concerns Over Rising Cases of Liver and Gastric Diseases in Eastern India | Kolkata & Guwahati.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Yeshwanthpur | Medgate Today.Click Here
• Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur: Dr. Rajiv Lochan on Explained: Elevated Liver Enzymes And End Stage Liver Disease | India Times.Click Here
• Health experts express concern over rising cases of liver and gastric diseases in Eastern India. Dr. Rajiv Lochan| United News of India.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on Is Liver Disease Hereditary? 5 Genetic Predisposition Of Liver Disease | The HealthSite.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan on Liver Problem? VK Phone-In with Specialist Doctor | Vijaya Karnataka.Click Here
• Dr. Rajiv Lochan J on Six skin conditions that could be indicators of poor liver health | Happiest Health.