Expert Care for Liver, Pancreatic, and Complex Hepatobiliary Conditions
Delivering evidence-based, patient-centred surgical care for liver disease, liver cancer, pancreatic disorders, gallbladder disease, liver transplantation, pancreas transplantation, and complex abdominal conditions.
Dedicated to providing safe, personalised and compassionate care, helping patients navigate complex surgical conditions with clarity, confidence, and trust.
Surgical Experience
Major HPB & GI Procedures
Liver & Pancreas Transplants
Practising At:
Comprehensive care for liver, pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal conditions, ranging from routine surgical problems to highly complex transplant, and cancer surgery.
Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel’s professional journey spans advanced surgical training, international fellowships and consultant practice across leading centres in India and the United Kingdom, with a focus on hepatobiliary surgery, transplantation, and complex gastrointestinal surgery.
Gleneagles Health City, Chennai serves as the primary centre for Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel’s clinical, surgical and transplant practice. Through the Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation, patients have access to comprehensive care for liver disease, pancreatic disorders, hepatobiliary conditions, and transplantation.
Empathetic, transparent care that supports informed decision-making.
Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, liver and pancreas transplantation, complex gastrointestinal surgery.
Collaborative, evidence-based treatment planning across specialties.
Tailored treatment balancing health, quality of life and goals.
Focused on recovery, surveillance and lasting health outcomes.
Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel specialises in liver, pancreatic, biliary and complex gastrointestinal conditions, including liver cancer, pancreatic tumours, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, liver failure and transplantation.
Patients with liver masses, pancreatic tumours, gallbladder disease, recurrent pancreatitis, bile duct problems, liver failure or those seeking a second opinion for complex surgical conditions may benefit from specialist evaluation.
Yes. Many patients are referred for independent opinions regarding complex liver, pancreatic, biliary and transplant-related conditions, including cases previously considered high-risk or inoperable.
Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel’s primary clinical practice is based at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, through the Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation.
Appointments can be scheduled directly through Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai or via the contact options provided on this website.
Yes. His practice includes living donor, deceased donor and DCD liver transplantation, as well as pancreas transplantation and advanced transplant oncology pathways.
Yes. His practice includes liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer, neuroendocrine tumours and selected metastatic liver tumours, with treatment plans developed through multidisciplinary discussion.
Depending on the clinical situation, teleconsultations may be available for review of investigations, second opinions and follow-up care.
Not necessarily.
Many patients are referred for specialist evaluation, and surgery is recommended only when it is likely to provide a meaningful benefit. Alternative treatment options are discussed whenever appropriate.
Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation
