DR P Senthilnathan

Dr. P. Senthilnathan is a highly accomplished surgeon and the Head of the Department of HPB Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery and Liver Transplantation. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, advanced laparoscopic procedures, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery and surgical oncology. He completed his MBBS at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore, followed by postgraduate training in General Surgery and a DNB in GI Surgery at GEM Hospital & Research Centre. Recognized for his contributions to minimally invasive surgery, he received the Young Investigator Award at the 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery in 2008 and the Best Paper Award at the World Congress of IHPBA in 2016. In 2014, he performed a live webcast of laparoscopic Whipple’s surgery, marking a significant milestone in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Senthilnathan has authored numerous research articles and book chapters and is committed to advancing surgical techniques and delivering high-quality patient care.
With a distinguished career in surgical gastroenterology, the doctor has earned numerous prestigious awards, gold medals and international recognitions for academic excellence, surgical expertise and contributions to advanced laparoscopic procedures.
His achievements reflect a strong commitment to medical innovation, research and excellence in patient care.
Prestigious Awards & Recognitions
- Dr. Aasirvada Nadar Memorial Gold Medal (1998): Awarded for securing first place in the Final MBBS Obstetrics and Gynaecology examination at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
- Young Investigator Award (2008): Recognised at the 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery in Yokohama, Japan, for research on laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy.
- DNB Surgical Gastroenterology Gold Medal (2008): Secured first place in the final examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- Pioneering Laparoscopic Surgery (2014): Became the first surgeon in the world to perform a live webcast of laparoscopic Whipple's surgery in April 2014.
- Best Paper Award (2016): Honoured at the World Congress of IHPBA in São Paulo, Brazil, for research comparing laparoscopic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Best Poster Award (2017): Recognised at the Asia-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress in Yokohama, Japan, for research on the artery-first approach in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Commitment to Surgical Excellence
These accomplishments highlight the doctor's dedication to advancing minimally invasive surgery, contributing to international medical research and improving surgical techniques. His academic achievements and global recognition demonstrate extensive expertise in complex gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic surgical procedures.