Mr Chandra V. N. Cheruvu, MB BS, MS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg)

Senior Consultant Bariatric, Laparoscopic & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon


Mr Chandra V. N. Cheruvu is a distinguished Consultant Bariatric, Laparoscopic, and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon with more than four decades of clinical, academic, and surgical leadership in the United Kingdom and internationally. Renowned for his precision, innovation, and commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgery, he has performed over 5,000 laparoscopic procedures, establishing himself as one of the leading figures in modern Upper GI and Bariatric surgery.

Trained at premier centres in London, Leeds, Liverpool, Melbourne, and the National Cancer Centre in Japan, Mr Cheruvu brings a rare blend of global surgical expertise and deep clinical insight. His specialist interests span advanced laparoscopic surgery, metabolic and bariatric procedures, hiatus hernia and anti-reflux surgery, achalasia, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. His adoption and refinement of cutting-edge techniques?including the LIRA approach for complex hernias?have contributed significantly to the evolution of minimally invasive surgical practice.

As a long-standing Upper GI Cancer and Bariatric Lead, Mr Cheruvu has shaped multidisciplinary pathways, improved patient outcomes, and mentored generations of surgeons. His academic footprint includes over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous international presentations, and contributions to surgical textbooks. He is also an active member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS), where he has served in advisory and leadership roles.

Mr Cheruvu's editorial vision is grounded in clinical excellence, scientific rigour, and a deep respect for the surgical sciences. His stewardship of this Compendium reflects his lifelong dedication to evidence-based practice, innovation, and the advancement of surgical knowledge for the benefit of practitioners, trainees, and patients worldwide.