Prof. Irfan Ahmed

Consultant General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

Prof. Irfan Ahmed is an internationally renowned Consultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Robotic Surgeon practicing at King’s College Hospital London – Jeddah. He is a globally recognized pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, specializing in complex diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

Current Roles & Appointments
Consultant HPB & Robotic Surgeon: Leads complex liver and pancreatic care at King’s College Hospital London – Jeddah.
Academic Professorship: Holds a permanent academic appointment as Professor at the University of Aberdeen and serves as a Visiting Professor at Robert Gordon University in the United Kingdom.
Global Research Director: Serves as the Research Director for the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI&RC).
• Surgical Examiner: Serves on the Court of Examiners for both the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) and the Joint Committee of Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE).

Surgical Expertise & Innovations
Prof. Ahmed is celebrated for introducing minimal-access breakthroughs that reduce surgical trauma and recovery times:
• Liver & Pancreatic Surgery: Expert in complex hepatectomies (liver resections) for benign masses and colorectal liver metastases, pancreatic tumor removals, and bile duct reconstructions.
• Virtual Scarless Surgery: Globally pioneered advanced single-port laparoscopic techniques designed to leave invisible or minimal post-operative scarring.
• Robotic & Augmented Reality Surgery: Incorporates AI-driven computer imagery and dynamic 3D mapping onto robotic consoles to safely navigate tumors away from major hepatic blood vessels.
Medical Education & BackgroundDoctorate of Medicine (MD): Earned his postgraduate MD from the University of Leeds, focusing on groundbreaking research into cold organ preservation.
Organ Preservation Patent: Developed a highly specialized liver preservation solution funded and backed by a research fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Surgical Training: Completed his senior higher surgical training within the Mid-Trent Higher Surgical Rotation in the UK before initially serving as an NHS Consultant HPB surgeon.
Scientific Contributions: A highly prolific author with over 200 peer-reviewed medical publications and more than 250 international scientific presentations.