We Specialize In Multi-Organ Transplantation
Liver Transplant (Living Donor & Cadaveric)
A life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage liver disease or liver cancer. Both living donor and deceased donor liver transplant ...
Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease. The procedure replaces a failed kidney with a healthy donor kidney,improving quality of life and...
Pancreas Transplant
Pancreas transplantation is performed primarily for patients with severe diabetes. The procedure helps restore normal insulin productionand can significantly improve long-term health outcomes.
Small Intestinal Transplant
A specialized transplant procedure for patients with intestinal failure or short bowel syndrome. It helps restore normal digestive function and improves nutritional absorption.
Robotic Kidney Transplant
A minimally invasive kidney transplant performed using advanced robotic technology. This approach offers greater surgical precision, reduced pain, faster recovery, and improved outcomes, especially in high-risk or...
Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
A minimally invasive procedure used to remove a kidney from a living donor. Laparoscopic techniques reduce pain, minimize scarring, and allow faster recovery for donors.
Dialysis Access Surgery (AV Fistula & Peritoneal Dialysis)
Surgical procedures that create safe and reliable access for dialysis treatment in patients with kidney failure. AV fistula and peritoneal...
We Specialize In Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
Liver Cancer Surgery
Specialized surgical treatment for primary and metastatic liver cancers. Procedures may include partial liver resection or advanced...
Robotic Liver Resection
A minimally invasive surgery that removes diseased portions of the liver using robotic technology. This technique allows high precision, ...
Whipple Procedure
A complex surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer and other pancreatic diseases. The procedure involves removal of parts of the pancreas, bile duct, and small intestine to eliminate the tumor.
Pancreatic Tumor Surgery
Surgical removal of benign or malignant tumors of the pancreas. Advanced techniques ensure precise tumor removal while...
Biliary Stone Surgery
Treatment for stones in the bile duct that can cause pain, infection, or obstruction. Surgical or minimally invasive techniques are used to safely remove the stones and restore bile flow.
Portal Hypertension Surgery
Surgical procedures designed to reduce high blood pressure in the portal vein system. These procedures help prevent...
RFA and TACE Procedures
Minimally invasive treatments used for liver tumors. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) destroys cancer cells using heat, while Trans-Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) delivers targeted chemotherapy directly to ...
We Specialize In Advanced Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Liver Surgery
Advanced robotic technology is used to perform complex liver surgeries with greater accuracy and minimal tissue damage, improving patient safety and recovery time.
Robotic Pancreatic Surgery
Robotic surgery enables highly precise procedures on the pancreas, reducing complications and improving outcomes for pancreatic tumor and pancreatic disease ...
Robotic GI Surgeries
Robotic techniques used for gastrointestinal surgeries such as hernia repair, stomach surgery, and colon surgery. These procedures offer minimal pain, less blood loss, and quicker recovery.
Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
A minimally invasive procedure used to remove a portion of the liver from a living donor for transplantation. This technique ensures donor safety, less pain, and faster healing.
Dr. Swaminathan Sambandham
MBBS,MS – General Surgery, MRCS, ASTS Abdominal Transplant Fellowship
Director, Liver and Multiorgan Transplant surgery, Advanced Robotic GI and Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) surgery
Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam at Kauvery Hospital is a highly skilled Senior Consultant and Lead in Multi-Organ Transplantation, specializing in liver, kidney, pancreas, and small intestine transplants. With over 25 years of experience, he has performed more than 1200 liver transplants and over 1800 kidney transplants, including both cadaveric and living donor transplants. He also leads one of the first teams in Tamil Nadu to perform robotic kidney transplants, particularly for obese patients, with over 20 successful cases. His expertise extends to Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery.
Our Expert Transplant Team
The transplant unit includes a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, hepatologists, anesthetists, intensivists, infectious disease specialists, and transplant coordinators. The team follows international transplant protocols and provides complete post-transplant care and long-term follow-up.
Facilities include:
- Advanced Transplant ICU
Dedicated transplant operation theatres
Fully equipped step-down transplant recovery rooms
Lifelong follow-up and rehabilitation support
Achievement
First Liver Transplant in Tamil Nadu Public sector hospital in 2009
Why Choose Us
25+ Years of Surgical Experience
With over two decades of expertise in transplant and HPB surgery, the team provides highly experienced and reliable care for complex medical conditions.
High Success Rate in Transplants
More than 1200 liver transplants and 1800 kidney transplants have been successfully performed with excellent clinical outcomes and patient safety.
Advanced Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
We use modern robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques that ensure greater precision, smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.
International Training & Expertise
Our specialists have trained and worked in USA, UK, and Australia, bringing global medical standards and advanced surgical techniques to patient care.
Comprehensive Multi-Organ Transplant Program
We provide complete transplant services including liver, kidney, pancreas, and intestinal transplants, supported by a multidisciplinary medical team.
Complete Pre & Post-Transplant Care
From patient evaluation to surgery and lifelong follow-up, we provide end-to-end transplant care to ensure the best possible recovery and quality of life.
