Reinforcing its leadership in advanced liver care, the Centre for Liver, Intestine and Pancreas Sciences at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital successfully hosted LIVCON Mumbai 2026, a three-day premier conference focused on ‘Optimising Outcomes in Liver Critical Care’.
A Major Academic Gathering in Liver Critical Care
The conference brought together over 600 delegates, including leading national experts, eminent faculty, and multidisciplinary clinicians. As a result, LIVCON 2026 emerged as one of the most significant academic platforms in India for liver critical care.
Moreover, the event facilitated high-impact knowledge exchange, highlighting the latest advancements in liver failure management, transplant pathways, and critical care interventions.
Leadership and Scientific Direction
As per the press release, the conference was held under the patronage of Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director of Max Healthcare. Meanwhile, a distinguished scientific committee from Nanavati Max Hospital led the programme. This included Dr. Samir R. Shah, Chairman – Hepatology & Liver Intensive Care; Dr. Abdul S. Ansari, Senior Director – Critical Care; and Dr. Gaurav Chaubal, Director – Liver and Multi-Organ Transplant.
Focus on Multidisciplinary and Protocol-Driven Care
The scientific programme emphasised a multidisciplinary, protocol-driven approach to managing complex liver conditions. Key sessions addressed critical issues such as neurological complications arising from liver disease, kidney dysfunction, infection control in liver ICUs, bleeding and transfusion practices, and acute-on-chronic liver failure.
In addition, experts examined real-world challenges in transplant decision-making from intensive care settings. They also explored emerging domains such as endohepatology, thereby expanding the scope of discussion.
Hands-On Training and Advanced Clinical Demonstrations
Importantly, the conference delivered strong practical value through hands-on workshops and live demonstrations. These included specialised training in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasma Exchange (PLEX), both of which are essential life-support modalities for critically ill liver patients.
Furthermore, a live robotic surgery workshop provided participants with insights into next-generation minimally invasive techniques in hepatobiliary and liver transplant procedures.
Expert Perspectives on Clinical Impact
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Samir R. Shah highlighted that LIVCON Mumbai 2026 reflects a commitment to building a high-impact academic platform addressing real-world complexities in liver critical care. He emphasised that the strong participation underscores the growing need for collaborative and protocol-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Similarly, Dr. Gaurav Chaubal noted that the conference stands out for bridging scientific knowledge with clinical practice. He added that combining expert-led discussions with hands-on learning and live surgical exposure enables clinicians to translate knowledge into improved patient care.
Strengthening Leadership in Liver Care
With robust participation, impactful scientific discussions, and a strong emphasis on practical learning, LIVCON Mumbai 2026 concluded successfully. Consequently, the event further strengthened Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital’s position as a national centre of excellence in liver critical care and transplant medicine.