Dr. Arul Immanuel
About Dr. Arul Immanuel
Dr. Arul Immanuel is one of the UK’s leading oesophago-gastric surgeons, renowned for his expertise in both cancer and complex benign surgeries of the oesophagus and stomach. Appointed in Newcastle in 2011, his career has been marked by innovation and a commitment to providing advanced surgical care. Before his appointment, Dr. Immanuel completed a prestigious two-year fellowship at the Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic and Biliary Unit at the Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, Australia. His dedication to excellence in minimally invasive surgery led him to further his training in Japan, Hong Kong, and China, focusing on advanced cancer surgery techniques.
Dr. Immanuel has performed the most oesophago-gastric cancer resections in the UK, achieving outstanding clinical outcomes. In 2019, he established the Robotic Oesophago-Gastric Surgery Programme at Newcastle, a ground-breaking initiative that has since become a reference point in the field. He is also highly skilled in therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic resection for oesophageal and gastric cancers, and provides a specialist ERCP service. His holistic approach to patient care ensures that patients benefit from cutting-edge surgical expertise combined with compassionate care.
Dr. Immanuel’s contributions extend beyond clinical practice. He serves as an advisor to both the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England on robotic upper gastrointestinal surgery and is a respected voice in international medical circles. He is also an invited member of the International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus (ISDE) Database and Research Committee, where he contributes to advancing global standards in oesophago-gastric surgery.
For patients seeking oesophago-gastric surgery, Dr. Arul Immanuel provides unparalleled expertise, offering the latest in minimally invasive techniques alongside a commitment to patient-centred care.
EXPERIENCE
- Medical Degree: Flinders Medical Centre Fellowship, Adelaide, Australia
- Advanced Training: Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery, Japan, Hong Kong, China
- Consultant and Head of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, 2011–Present
- Lead for Robotic Oesophago-Gastric Surgery Programme: Newcastle, 2019–Present
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Advisor to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Advisor to the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Invited Member, International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus (ISDE) Database and Research Committee
PROCEDURES
- Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Surgery
- Complex Revisional Benign Surgery
- Robotic Oesophago-Gastric Surgery
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- ERCP Services
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