Nirooshun Rajendran

Nirooshun Rajendran is an Associate Professor of Robotic Colorectal Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and Blizard Institute. He serves as Lead for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery at Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust hospitals, with a focus on locally advanced rectal cancer and pouch surgery.

• BSc, MBBS, FRCS, MD(Res) from St George’s, University of London
• Specializes in pelvic exenteration, robotic colorectal surgery, HIPEC, and ileoanal pouch surgery
• Developed exenteration services and robotic colorectal programs
• 2023 ACPGBI accreditation for pouch service
• Active in PelvEx Collaborative and North East London Cancer Alliance

Research Focus: Dr. Rajendran’s work centers on advancing robotic surgical techniques for complex colorectal conditions, including pelvic exenteration, HIPEC, and ileoanal pouch construction. He investigates the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive approaches in district general hospital settings, with particular attention to locally advanced/recurrent rectal cancer and postoperative complications.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize robotic surgery implementation, comparative surgical outcomes, and evidence-based guidelines for colorectal cancer management. His research spans technical innovation, multicenter collaborations, and global surgical standards.

Scientific Awards:

• FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons)

Leadership: He led robotic surgery program bids at Queen’s and King George’s Hospitals, chairs robotic surgery initiatives, and contributes to PelvEx Collaborative guidelines. His work integrates clinical leadership with translational research in colorectal surgical oncology.