Rajan Veeratterapillay
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Papers
6
Total Citations
214
H-Index
6
About
Rajan Veeratterapillay is a distinguished urological surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the fields of reconstructive urology and minimally invasive oncology. His work is particularly noted for modernizing complex surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Veeratterapillay’s major contributions include comprehensive analyses of augmentation cystoplasty and the Mitrofanoff principle, providing contemporary insights into their indications, techniques, and complications—papers that have garnered over 50 citations each. He has also been instrumental in evaluating the oncological efficacy of robot-assisted surgeries, with key studies on positive surgical margins following radical prostatectomy (39 citations) and a multicenter analysis of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (29 citations). His systematic review comparing trans-peritoneal vs. retroperitoneal approaches for posterior renal tumors (31 citations) underscores his commitment to evidence-based, patient-individualized care. With a portfolio of highly cited work, Dr. Veeratterapillay’s research is essential reading for clinicians seeking to optimize surgical strategies in urology, blending technical innovation with rigorous outcome analysis.
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Top Papers
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- 2Reconstructing the lower urinary tract: The Mitrofanoff principle50 citations · 2013
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- 6Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Biopsy Approaches12 citations · 2022