Profile Brief
Dr. Kshama Balakrishna is a skilled Anaesthesiologist with specialized expertise in liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and critical care medicine. With over 5+ years of experience, she has undergone advanced fellowship training in Liver Transplant Anaesthesia at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, one of India's leading transplant centers.
She has extensive experience in management of anaesthesia and perioperative care for liver transplants, simultaneous liver-kidney transplants, major hepatopancreatobiliary procedures, robotic surgeries, vascular surgeries, and oncological surgeries. Her clinical practice combines meticulous perioperative planning, critical care expertise, and a patient-centric approach to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
Education
- MBBS - JSS Medical College, Mysuru
- MD (Anaesthesiology) - JJM Medical College, Davangere
- Fellowship in Liver Transplant Anaesthesia - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Professional Experience
- Fellowship in Liver Transplant Anaesthesia - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology) - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Senior Resident / Assistant Professor - Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru
- Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology) - Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, Bengaluru
- Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology & Critical Care) - Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital, Bengaluru
- Junior Resident (Anaesthesiology) - JJM Medical College, Davangere
Areas of Expertise
- Liver Transplant Anaesthesia
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Anaesthesia
- Gastrointestinal Surgery Anaesthesia
- Major Vascular & Oncosurgical Procedures
- Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery Anaesthesia
- Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine
Clinical Expertise
- Liver, simultaneous liver-kidney, kidney, and multivisceral transplant surgeries
- Major hepatopancreatobiliary procedures
- Advanced perioperative monitoring and critical care management
- Anaesthesia for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries
- Management of complex oncological and vascular surgical patients
- Intensive care support for high-risk surgical cases
Research & Publications
- Contributed to the chapter on Anaesthesia for Non-Transplant Major Liver Resections in the Textbook of Onco-Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
- Dissertation: A Clinical Study Comparing Oral Melatonin and Oral Midazolam for Premedication in Children.
Academic Achievements & Conferences
- Podium Presentation at the 6th International Liver Symposium and LTSI Conference 2024
- Involved in academic teaching and multidisciplinary perioperative care initiatives.
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