Dr. Zafar Khan

Zafar Khan is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease within the South African context. Affiliated with tertiary institutions in Johannesburg and collaborating with the National Health Laboratory Service, his research addresses liver abscesses, gallbladder pathology, and evolving patterns of gallstone-related disease, with an emphasis on real-world clinical outcomes in African populations.

His publications explore the clinicopathological features and management of liver abscesses, highlighting regional microbiology and the effectiveness of minimally invasive drainage strategies. He has also examined incidental gallbladder cancer and shifting cholecystectomy trends, linking urbanization and lifestyle transitions to changing disease profiles. This work contributes important population-based data from settings historically underrepresented in global literature.

Additional contributions include discussion of emerging technologies in pancreatic cancer care and collaborative work in surgical outcomes research. Collectively, these studies demonstrate strengths in clinical audit, pathology-driven analysis, and public health interpretation, positioning him as a contributor to evidence-based hepatobiliary practice in sub-Saharan Africa.