Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam is a leading multi-organ transplant surgeon with 15 years of expertise in liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel transplants. He has pioneered robotic kidney transplantation in Tamil Nadu and led one of the largest paediatric liver transplant programs in South India. With international experience across USA, UK, and Australia, he has performed thousands of successful transplants and HPB surgeries, earning recognition for excellence in advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Chengalpattu Medical College, Tamil Nadu
- MS (General Surgery) – Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
- ASTS Transplant Fellowship – University of Iowa Hospital, USA
Professional Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in Multi-Organ Transplantation & HPB Surgery
- 10 years of international exposure in USA, UK, and Australian healthcare systems
- Lead of largest Paediatric Liver Transplant Program in South Tamil Nadu
- Over 750 Liver Transplants (Cadaveric & Living Donor)
- Over 1000 Kidney Transplants, including Tamil Nadu’s first Robotic Kidney Transplant
- Hundreds of Pancreas & Kidney-Pancreas Transplants
- More than 2000 advanced HPB surgeries, including laparoscopic & robotic approaches
Notable Achievements
- Pioneer of Robotic Kidney Transplantation in Tamil Nadu
- Performed the second youngest paediatric living donor liver transplant (6 months old) in Tamil Nadu
- Led the largest paediatric liver transplant program in South Tamil Nadu
- Clinical excellence in multi-organ and complex HPB surgeries
Professional Memberships
- ASTS (American Society of Transplant Surgeons)
- IHPBA (International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association)
- Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Awards & Achievements
- Recognition for high-volume transplants with excellent survival outcomes
- Academic contributions in HPB and transplant surgery
Publications & Presentations
- Multiple indexed publications in National & International Journals
- Paper presentations at national and global transplant conferences