Hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, including 15+ years specializing in HPB surgery and surgical oncology. Leader of the first successful liver transplantation team in Georgia. Founder and Chair of the Liver Research Network (LRN), an international non-profit advancing liver disease research, diagnostics and surgical standards, including AI-assisted diagnostic and surgical planning tools. Active in translational oncology research, with published work on HCC biomarkers and circulating gankyrin mRNA as a liquid biopsy marker. Regional Lead on the ESSO Membership Committee and President of the Georgian Society for Visceral Surgery.
