Dr Arul Suthananthan – Liver & HPB Surgeon, Perth WA

Dr Arul Edward Suthananthan

is a specialist surgeon in liver transplant, hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) and general surgery. He has expertise in open as well as advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for gallbladder disease, hernia repair, liver resection and pancreatic surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Hernia Surgery

Gallbladder Disease

Liver Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Transplant Surgery

General, Gallbladder and Hernia Surgery

Dr Suthananthan offers a full range of general surgical procedures, including hernia repair (abdominal wall, inguinal and incisional) and gallbladder and bile duct surgery. He performs both open surgery and laparoscopic (keyhole) approaches, tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs.

Complex Liver & Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Dr Suthananthan specialises in complex liver and pancreatic surgery requiring extended resections or vascular reconstruction. His specialist expertise is in complex liver resections, liver transplantation and locally advanced pancreatic resections.

Experience & Training

Specialist Surgical Training

Dr Suthananthan completed extensive specialist training in General Surgery, Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery and Liver and Kidney Transplantation.

Advanced Fellowship Experience

He has completed reputable fellowships in his area of expertise at Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth), Princess Alexandra Hospital (Brisbane) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom.

International Consultant Experience

Dr Suthananthan has previously held a Consultant appointment in Hepatopancreaticobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery at the esteemed Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the largest HPB and liver transplant units in Europe, prior to returning to Perth.