Consultant HPB, Transplant & General Surgeon

Professor Somaiah Aroori

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

Honorary Professor at Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth & Consultant HPB 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

Prof. Somaiah Aroori

Regional Specialist Lead across South-West England (Pop. > 2.0M)

Surgical Benchmarks & Achievements

Surgical Excellence & Specialist Expertise

Integrating elite technical proficiency with data-driven clinical safety, bringing cutting-edge robotic and laparoscopic techniques to complex abdominal conditions.

Surgical Innovation & Clinical Pathways

Pioneering minimally invasive HPB surgery, fluorescence guidance, and single-stage biliary pathways to improve patient recovery and surgical outcomes.

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

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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