Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to episode

05:28 Early influences: Heidelberg

15:59 Vascular reconstruction training

20:52 Navigating the complexities of arterial reconstructions

26:16 Managing vascular emergencies

34:03 Technical challenges in surgery

40:28 SMA first approach

49:48 Closing thoughts and remarks

Professor Shailesh Shrikhande is a globally recognised hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and gastrointestinal surgical oncologist based in Mumbai, India. He is Professor of Surgical Oncology, Head of the GI and HPB Surgical Service, and Deputy Director at the Tata Memorial Centre, and is the immediate past president of the APHPBA. Internationally renowned for his expertise in complex pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancer surgery, he has trained at the Universities of Heidelberg and Bern, was the first Asian recipient of the IHPBA Kenneth Warren Fellowship, and has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications while making significant contributions to global HPB education and training.

References:

1. Shrikhande SV, Kleeff J, Büchler MW, Friess H. Pancreatic anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy: how we do it. Indian J Surg. 2007 Dec;69(6):224-9. doi: 10.1007/s12262-007-0031-3. Epub 2008 Jan 28. PMID: 23132992; PMCID: PMC3452526.
2. Shrikhande SV, Barreto SG, Bodhankar YD, Suradkar K, Shetty G, Hawaldar R, Goel M, Shukla PJ. Superior mesenteric artery first combined with uncinate process approach versus uncinate process first approach in pancreatoduodenectomy: a comparative study evaluating perioperative outcomes. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2011 Dec;396(8):1205-12. doi: 10.1007/s00423-011-0824-5. Epub 2011 Jul 8. PMID: 21739303.
3. Sanjay, P., Takaori, K., Govil, S., Shrikhande, S.V. and Windsor, J.A. (2012), ‘Artery-first’ approaches to pancreatoduodenectomy. Br J Surg, 99: 1027-1035. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.8763

Dr Malini Bhana and Dr Brian Kiplagat Misoi are joined for our very first episode by Professor Eduard Jonas, President of the E-AHPBA. As head of surgical HPB training at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, Professor Jonas is extremely well published, with a special interest in CRLM and HCC.

However, the reason Professor Jonas was chosen to open this series extends far beyond his academic and clinical accomplishments. Having had the privilege of training under him during their fellowship, Malini and Brian witnessed firsthand not only his exceptional expertise, but also his leadership, genuine kindness, and remarkable approachability. These qualities, more than any title or achievement, embody what true success looks like.

Chapters:

00:00    Introduction of hosts and guests

02:16    Career and journey of Professor Eduard Jonas

06:34    The role of mentorship

11:11    Legacy initiatives in HCC

21:05    HPB Training programmes and support

26:20    Defining a meaningful legacy

Articles Referenced:

Jonas E, Smith M, Kassianides C, Luyirika E, Wendy Spearman C. IHPBA White Paper - The improvement of management pathways and access to care in sub-Saharan Africa for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. HPB (Oxford). 2025 May;27(5):585-590. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2025.02.007. Epub 2025 Feb 18. PMID: 40037975.