Dr. Vinod Pillai
Specialist – General & Laparoscopic Surgery
General and Laparoscopic Surgery
MBBS, MS, Fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy), Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation
About Dr. Vinod
Dr. Vinod is a Specialist in General and Laparoscopic Surgery with over 18 years of experience in managing a wide range of general surgical conditions and advanced minimally invasive procedures. His expertise spans complex hernia repair, gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, and liver transplantation, with extensive experience in both elective and complex surgical care.
Prior to joining Zulekha Hospital, Dr. Vinod served as a Senior Consultant at Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Kerala, and held key surgical positions at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has also received advanced fellowship training in hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery and liver transplantation at internationally renowned centres in South Korea and Taiwan. As one of the best General and Laparoscopic Surgeons in Dubai, Dr. Vinod combines advanced surgical expertise with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques to support better patient outcomes.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (Master of Surgery – General Surgery)
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy)
- Fellowship in Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
- Advanced Training in Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation – Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
- Advanced Training in Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation – Chang Gung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Certified Training in Bariatric Surgery
- Certified Training in Vascular Surgery
Special Interests
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Gallbladder & Appendix Surgery
- Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
- Surgery for Piles, Fissure, Fistula & Pilonidal Sinus
- Breast, Thyroid, Skin & Soft Tissue Surgery
- Varicose Vein Surgery
Research / Publications
- Survival Outcome between Hepatic Resection and Transarterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma More Than 10 cm: A Propensity Score Model – World Journal of Surgery, 2015
- Operative Techniques in Pediatric Living Donor Liver Transplantation – Chapter in Textbook on Pediatric LDLT, Springer, 2015
- LDLT in Taiwan: Challenges Beyond Surgery – Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition, 2015
- Rotation Flap Closure of Moderate Size Scalp Defects – Technique and Outcome – Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
- Educational Utility of Social Media for Laparoscopic Surgery in India – Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2021
Invited Speaker
- Left Lobe Recipient Outcomes After Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation – Taiwan Surgical Association, Taipei (2015)
- Recipient Outcomes After Left Lobe LDLT in Adults – Taiwan Surgical Society, Taipei (2015)
- Small-for-Size Syndrome Predicts Short-Term Survival After Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation – Taiwan Surgical Society, Taipei (2015)
- Ethics in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: The Eastern Perspective – EASL 50th Anniversary Annual Conference, Vienna (2015)
- Obesity and Bariatric Surgery – Believers Hospital, India (2022)
- LIFT for Anal Fistula – Association of Surgeons of India (2022)
- Veress Needle Sans Frontières – Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala Annual Meeting (2023)
FAQs
Dr. Vinod performs a wide range of general and laparoscopic procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, appendix surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, thyroid surgery, breast surgery, and procedures for piles, fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus.
Yes. Minimally invasive surgery is one of Dr. Vinod's primary areas of expertise. He has completed advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic surgery and performs a variety of complex procedures using minimally invasive techniques whenever appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Vinod has received specialised fellowship training in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation at leading international centres in South Korea and Taiwan, with expertise in the surgical management of liver, pancreas, and biliary disorders.
Yes. Dr. Vinod has completed certified training in bariatric surgery and evaluates patients who may benefit from surgical treatment for obesity as part of a comprehensive weight management plan.
You should consult a general and laparoscopic surgeon if you have conditions such as hernias, gallstones, appendicitis, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid or breast conditions requiring surgery, varicose veins, or anorectal conditions such as piles, fissures, or fistulas that may need surgical treatment.