Preethi Sara George

Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram

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Preethi Sara George is a pioneering hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon whose work is reshaping live donor liver transplantation through minimally invasive innovation. Her primary research focus is the evolution of surgical technique, specifically comparing open versus robotic right donor hepatectomy. Her landmark 2022 study, “Open to robotic right donor hepatectomy: A tectonic shift in surgical technique,” with 14 citations, provides one of the largest comparative series to date, demonstrating that pure robotic live donor right hepatectomy (r-LDRH) can significantly reduce donor morbidity compared to the traditional open approach (o-LDRH). This work directly addresses the ongoing debate about the routine use of robotics in living donation, offering robust evidence that a minimally invasive approach is not only feasible but potentially safer for donors. By systematically analyzing outcomes, George has helped validate a paradigm shift that prioritizes donor recovery without compromising graft quality. Her contributions are critical for advancing the field toward safer, less invasive procedures, making her a key voice in the future of transplant surgery.