Department of Hepatology & Medical Gastroenterology

Department Overview

Excellence in Liver & Digestive Health Care

At Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, the Institute of Liver Disease & Transplantation integrates world-renowned expertise in Hepatology and Gastroenterology to deliver state-of-the-art, compassionate, and patient-centric care.

Our Multidisciplinary Team Comprises:

• Hepatologists
• Gastroenterologists
• Liver & GI Surgeons
• Interventional Radiologists
• Advanced Endoscopists
• Pathologists
• Nutrition Experts
• Specialized Nursing Professionals

By harnessing knowledge across diverse specialties, we craft individualized care pathways that extend beyond treating disease — focusing instead on recovery, holistic healing, and long-term wellness.

Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive Liver Care – Expertise in compensated and decompensated liver diseases, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), and advanced management of liver-related complications including ascites and variceal bleeding.
• Liver Transplantation – One of the Asia’s largest and most accomplished transplant programs, providing both adult and pediatric liver transplants, complemented by comprehensive post-transplant care and long term follow-up.
• Liver Medical & Transplant ICU Care – Specialized proficiency in managing critically ill patients with acute liver failure, ACLF, end-stage cirrhosis, and complex post-transplant critical care.
• Liver Disease Management – Expertise in cholestatic liver disease, metabolic liver disorders, fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH), autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson’s disease, Non-Cirrhotic Portal Fibrosis (NCPF), and rare genetic liver diseases.
• Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Disorders – Dedicated management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acute and chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cystic lesions.
• Gastrointestinal Oncology – Multidisciplinary, protocol-based care for gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary malignancies.
• Routine & Diagnostic Endoscopy – Comprehensive services including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy for both common and complex digestive disorders.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy – Advanced interventional procedures including ERCP, EUS-guided therapies, endoscopic ballooning, polypectomy, stenting and endoscopic tumor resections.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Our department is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic platforms ensuring precision, accuracy, and early disease detection:

• Transient Elastography – Non-invasive quantification of liver stiffness for fibrosis staging.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) – High-resolution imaging with therapeutic guidance for pancreatic, biliary, and submucosal lesions.
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – Diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for biliary and pancreatic ductal pathology.
• Endoscopic Ballooning Procedures – Targeted dilation for strictures in biliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal conditions.
• Routine Endoscopic Diagnostics – Comprehensive evaluation through upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy
• Advanced Endoscopy – Equipped with high-definition endoscopes, narrow band imaging, chromoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and complex therapeutic endoscopy.
• Molecular & Genetic Diagnostics – Advanced genomic profiling for rare, inherited, and complex liver conditions.
• Hepatic Functional Imaging – Nuclear medicine–based evaluation of liver function for pre-transplant and complex hepatobiliary procedures.
• Comprehensive Laboratory Services – Specialized viral hepatitis panels, autoimmune assays, and metabolic workups.

Research & Academic Excellence

The department is internationally recognized for its pioneering contributions to translational research and academic medicine, with active engagement in:

• Liver regeneration and transplant immunology.
• Gut microbiome and its role in chronic liver disease progression.
• Clinical trials exploring novel therapeutics in viral hepatitis, NASH, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

With a strong academic footprint, the department trains future leaders in hepatology and gastroenterology through fellowship programs, DNB training, and international collaborations.

Our Care Philosophy

We believe in advancing beyond the traditional treatment paradigm by emphasizing:

• Precision in Diagnosis – Technology-driven, evidence-based clinical evaluations.
• Personalized Therapeutics – Individualized treatment strategies tailored to each patient’s condition and needs.
• Sustained Support – Structured follow-up, rehabilitation, and lifelong monitoring for chronic and post-transplant patients.
• Patient Empowerment – Equipping patients and families with knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions.