Guru Trikudanathan

Guru Trikudanathan is a Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and serves as Section Lead for Advanced Endoscopy within the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. His clinical and research focus centers on pancreatic diseases, advanced endoscopic techniques, and islet autotransplantation.

• Research Interests: Chronic pancreatitis, endoscopic interventions, islet transplantation, and metabolic complications of pancreatic surgery.
• Clinical Expertise: Management of complex pancreaticobiliary disorders, intraductal interventions, and nutritional support.

His recent publications emphasize clinical outcomes in acute and chronic pancreatic diseases, novel endoscopic techniques, and metabolic assessments post-pancreatectomy. Studies include multicenter collaborations, guideline development, and evaluations of therapeutic approaches like pancrelipase administration and endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures.

He contributes to advancing endoscopic standards through research on guidewires, stents, and risk stratification tools for complications such as diabetes and visceral fat abnormalities. His work spans technical innovations, clinical decision-making, and patient-centered outcomes.