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Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin
Chairman Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Gurugram , South Delhi
About
Leads India’s largest and most successful liver transplant program
Credited with over 12000 complex liver, gall bladder and bile duct surgeries
Dr. AS Soin leads India’s largest and one of the world’s most successful liver transplant programs at Medanta – The Medicity. Dr. Soin and his team is renowned for their 95% success rate, performing almost 25-30 successful transplants a month. His vast experience includes over 2500 liver transplants, which is the highest in the country. Over his 21 years, Dr. Soin has also performed more than 12000 other complex liver, gall bladder and bile duct surgeries, & is renowned for his pioneer work in establishing liver transplantation in India. He is responsible for training most of the liver teams in the country.
Medical Qualifications
| QUALIFICATIONS | INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FRCS (Gen Surg) | Intercollegiate Board in General Surgery (subspecialty – Transplant Surgery) | 1997 |
| FRCS (Glas) | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow | 1993 |
| FRCS (Edin) | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | 1993 |
| Primary FRCS | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | 1992 |
| MS (THESIS) | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | 1989 |
| MBBS | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | 1985 |
Specialization and Expertise
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Surgeries
- Choledochal Cyst
- Portal Hypertension
Life & Wellness
Memberships & Certifications
- Life member of association of Surgeons of India
- British Transplantation Society
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
- Indian Society of Nephrology
- Asian Society of Organ Transplantation International Society of Liver Transplantation
- Founder Member and Trustee of the Human Organ Procurement and Education (HOPE) Trust
Awards & Accomplishments
- RD Birla, 2011
- Swastha Bharat Samman, 2011
- E- medinews award, 2011
- Achievements listed in Limca Book of records, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010
- DMA Award, 2010
- Padma Shri, 2010
- Medindia Oration and Medindia Award, 2008
- DMA Distinguished Services Award, 2005
- Awarded Visiting Fellowship at the Kyoto Liver Transplant Unit British Transplantation Society Bursary, 1997
- Awarded research grant from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1996
- Awarded British Transplantation Society Bursary, 1994
- Ranked first in All India selection exam, 1990
- Best Postgraduate Student in Surgery medal at AIIMS, New Delhi, 1989
- Best Student in Surgery medal at AIIMS, New Delhi, 1985
Publications
- Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Hepatology : Successful Outcome of Bariatric Surgery in Living Donor Liver Transplant Recipients With Multidisciplinary Approach: A Preliminary Experience, 2020
Click here for Publications Link - Journal of American College of Surgeons : Segment IV preserving middle hepatic vein retrieval in right lobe living donor liver transplantation, 2011
Click here for Publications Link - Journal of American College of Surgeons : Evolution of a reliable biliary reconstructive technique in 400 consecutive living donor liver transplants, 2010
- Surgery : Bridge venoplasty: A new technique to simplify venous outflow reconstruction in living donor domino liver transplantation, 2009
Click here for Publications Link - Human Pathology : End-stage nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: evaluation of pathomorphologic features and relationship to cryptogenic cirrhosis from study of explant livers in a living donor liver transplant program, 2009
Click here for Publications Link - Hernia : Right-sided diaphragmatic hernia in an adult after living donor liver transplant: a rare cause of post-transplant recurrent abdominal pain, 2009
Click here for Publications Link - Dig Surg : Does the presence of a lump or jaundice in a patient with gall bladder cancer mean the lesion is not respectable, 2009
- Trop Gastroenterol : Liver hemangioma mimicking cholangiocarcinoma - a diagnostic dilemma, 2009
Click here for Publications Link - Transplant International : Portal vein stenosis following living donor liver transplant: Manifestations and management, 2009
Click here for Publications Link - Hepatogastroenterology : Isolated Loop Pancreatic Remnant Drainage Following Pancreaticoduodenal resection, 2008
Click here for Publications Link - Surgery : Use of banked cryopreserved veins from explanted recipient livers in living donor liver transplantation, 2008
Click here for Publications Link - National Medical Journal of India : Improving outcome of liver resection in patients with colorectal metastases, 2008
Click here for Publications Link - Indian Journal of Surgery : Small bowel enterocutaneous fistulae: The merits of early surgery, 2008
Click here for Publications Link - Indian Journal of Surgery : Malignant masquerade at the hepatic hilun, 2008
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Media
Here’s the story of a baby girl, Aaliya, from Dubai who was diagnosed with severe liver ailment along with jaundice which contributed in deterioration of her health and interfered in her growth. After diagnosis and various tests Aaliya’s mother was considered to be the suitable donor for the transplant. Post transplant Aaliya was discharged in a couple of weeks and is now leading a healthy infanthood.
What is liver cancer? How to get it diagnosed? How is it treated?Learn about liver cancer from Dr. A.S. Soin, the chief liver surgeon at Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. A. S. Soin, Chairman, Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine discusses the process of conducting a liver transplant and addresses concerns about the safety of the procedure for the donor and the recipient of the liver. He goes on to explain how we at Medanta - The Medicity have world class facilities to treat advanced liver diseases.
Dr. A. S. Soin, Chairman and Chief Surgeon, Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine discusses the prevention of liver diseases and identifies the ideal candidates for a liver transplant. He goes on to explain how at Medanta - The Medicity, we have world class facilities to treat advanced liver diseases.
Astik,who had not developed bile duct inside the liver, hence it was having a detrimental effect on his overall health. The liver team at Medanta recommend a liver transplant, where a small part of his mother’s liver replaced Astik’s liver and the duct of the donor (Mother) was connected directly to the baby’s intestine.
What is acute liver failure? What are its causes and symptoms? What are the possible treatment for the same? Learn from Dr. A.S. Soin, Chairman Medanta Liver Transplant and Regenerative Medicine as he explains Acute Liver Failure in complete detail.
What is Alcoholic Liver Disease?
Combined Kidney Liver Transplant
A Pakistani child’s journey to Medanta for a new liver
Liver talk by Dr. Soin: Alcoholic Liver Disease
Liver talk by Dr. Soin: Liver Cancer
Liver talk by Dr. Soin: Acute Liver Failure
Liver Talk by Dr. Soin: Liver Transplantation (Part 1)
Liver Talk by Dr. Soin: Liver Transplantation (Part 2)
Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin talks about Liver health during #COVID19
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