Professor Somaiah Aroori

MBBS, MS, FRCS (Glasg), MD, FRCS (Gen Surg), EBSQ (HPB)

Honorary Professor at Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth & Consultant HPB, General & Transplant Surgeon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Clinical leadership is not simply about introducing new technology—it is about building sustainable services, developing teams, and delivering measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
Professor Somaiah Aroori Portrait

Surgical Benchmarks & Achievements

Precision Minimally Invasive & Specialist Abdominal Surgery

Consultant-led diagnostic evaluation and advanced laparoscopic & robotic surgery (only at Derriford Hospital) pathways tailored to each patient's individual clinical diagnosis.

Research & Peer-Reviewed Publications

Over 130 peer-reviewed publications bridging laboratory benchmarks, multi-centre clinical trials, and real-world operative advancements.

National & International Leadership

Senior executive positions in surgical education, national HPB associations, editorial boards, and theatre services management.

36 Operating Theatres Managed
500+ Surgical & Clinical Staff Led
10 National & International Offices

Teaching & Surgical Training Portfolio

"Teaching is not an obligation—it is a deliberate and integral component of surgical practice." Delivering structured, technically rigorous courses globally.

Education & Academic Achievements

A distinguished educational journey spanning Andhra Pradesh, AIIMS New Delhi, Queen's University Belfast, and Royal College Fellowships.

7 Gold Medals State & University Ranks
AIIMS New Delhi Specialist Surgical Residency
MD Research Degree Queen's University Belfast
EBSQ & FRCS European & Royal College Fellowships

Patient & Colleague Feedback

Authentic feedback and reflections from patients undergoing complex liver, pancreatic and general surgery, alongside surgical registrars and clinical mentees.

Clinical Contact & Office Hours

For clinical referrals, academic collaborations, research inquiries, or surgical training workshops.

Clinical Department Details

Hospital Base

Department of HPB & Transplant Surgery
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK

Academic Office

Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK

Professional Profiles

Google Scholar • ResearchGate • ORCID • GBIHPBA • E-AHPBA

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