Lohit Shetty Raju

• Dedicated and accomplished liver transplant and hepatopancreaticobiliary surgeon with over 6 years of experience. Expertise in advanced living /deceased donor liver transplantation, complex hilar resections, complex liver resections, pancreatic surgery and pancreatic transplantation, with a special interest in pancreatic islet transplantation.
• Skilled in robotic surgery and passionate about advancing surgical outcomes through innovation and precision.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews on multi disciplinary approach for hilar cholangiocarcinoma - management , applying findings to clinical practice and sharing insights with colleagues through presentations or discussions and is due for publication.

• Completed specialized training in advanced liver transplant techniques and HPB surgeries.
• Special interest in GI oncology , performed major open and laparoscopic surgeries involving stomach, small intestine , colon and esophagus.
• Assisted more than 50 Robotic Donor hepatectomy .
• Continuously updated clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.
• Mentored junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
• Participated in quality assurance audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of care in the department.
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with various specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Contributed to research projects to advance medical knowledge, publishing findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Participated in numerous educational conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
• Thesis : Significance of neutrophil CD 64 in detecting sepsis in post transplant patients.

[Intuitive]

2018-2021

• Qualified in robotic surgery for hepatopancreaticobiliary procedures and living donor hepatectomy.

• Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input based on personal expertise and experience, ensuring alignment with best practices in the field.
• Accurately documented all aspects of patient care within electronic medical records system for proper record-keeping purposes.
• Performed rounds twice daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
• Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.