Dr. Sanju Sobnach

Sanju Sobnach is a South African academic surgeon based at Groote Schuur Hospital and affiliated with the University of Cape Town. His work centers on hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a strong emphasis on hepatocellular carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa. Through clinically grounded research, he addresses the unique disease patterns, viral co-infections, and late presentation that shape liver cancer outcomes in the region.

His publications explore disparities between public and private healthcare sectors, the impact of HIV and hepatitis B co-infection on liver cancer progression, and the metastatic profile of hepatocellular carcinoma. He has also examined outcomes after liver resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy, and surgery for cholangiocarcinoma, highlighting recurrence patterns, prognostic factors, and quality metrics such as textbook outcomes.

Beyond single-center studies, Sobnach has contributed to international collaborative research, including predictive modeling for surgical-site infections. His scholarship integrates epidemiology, surgical oncology, and health systems research, advancing evidence-based strategies to improve cancer care equity and surgical outcomes across resource-constrained settings.