Dr. Babu Elangovan – Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist in Chennai
Visiting Consultant
Quick Info
Department
Surgical Gastroenterology
Role
Visiting Consultant
Credentials
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), FMAS
Publications
10 peer-reviewed papers
Experience
20+ Years
Location
Kilpauk, Chennai
Role
Visiting Consultant, THANC Hospital
Specialisation
Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery
Kilpauk, Chennai · THANC Hospital
Dr. Babu Elangovan is a Senior Consultant in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, with 230+ liver transplants and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic GI surgery in Chennai.
About Dr. Babu Elangovan
Areas of Expertise
Education & Training
MBBS
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2003)
MS (General Surgery)
Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University (2006)
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2010)
FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
TGO University, India
Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System Certificate
Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
Professional Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery.
- Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai (2022–present).
- Part of 230+ liver transplants, including both donor and recipient surgery.
- Professor of Surgical Gastroenterology.
- Former Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai.
- Assistant Professor, Surgical Gastroenterology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (2010–2011).
- Certified on the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
- Performs liver transplantation (live and deceased donor), laparoscopic and robotic GI surgery, and GI cancer surgery.
- Visiting Consultant at THANC Hospital, Kilpauk.
Awards & Recognition
- Prof. Dr. Sambamdam Gold Medal — highest rank in MCh Surgical Gastroenterology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College
- Travel Grant & Chairman Scholarship, Asia-Pacific HPB Association, Seoul, Korea (2019)
- Special Mention Paper, Academy of Medical Sciences, Annamalai University (2005)
Professional Affiliations
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
Publications
10 peer-reviewed publications
Notable Publication
A Novel Technique of Physiological Portal Inflow Augmentation During Liver Transplantation for Yerdel Grade 4 PVT, Liver Transplantation (2020)
Areas of Expertise
Procedures Performed
Detailed pages for procedures Dr. Babu Elangovan performs at THANC Hospital.