Mr Rajesh Thengungal Kochupapy

Mr. Rajesh Thengungal Kochupapy – Consultant Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon Mr. Rajesh Thengungal Kochupapy is a distinguished Consultant Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) in the United Kingdom. He specializes in colorectal cancer , minimally invasive surgery , and advanced robotic surgical techniques , particularly for complex abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions. Education and Qualifications: MBBS, MS, DNB (General Surgery) FRCS (Edinburgh & England) FRCS (General Surgery) EBSQ (Coloproctology) – European Board of Surgical Qualification ECFMG Certification – USA E Dip (Surgical Research) Clinical Expertise: Laparoscopic and robotic surgery Colorectal oncology Ventral hernia repair Transanal total mesorectal excision (TATME) Robotic segmental resections (e.g., splenic flexure tumors) Research Contributions: Dr. Kochupapy has published peer-reviewed studies in respected surgical journals. His research includes: Development and validation of appendicitis risk prediction models Innovations in minimally invasive colorectal procedures Outcomes of robotic-assisted colorectal resections He is also a regular presenter at national and international surgical conferences, including the ALSGBI (Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland) . Academic and International Engagement: Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Kochupapy contributes to surgical education at the University of Plymouth . He maintains strong academic and clinical ties with GEM Hospital, Chennai (India) , supporting global collaboration in robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic and robotic surgery Colorectal oncology Ventral hernia repair(All types of Hernia including paediatric hernias) Robotic segmental resections (e.g., splenic flexure tumors)