Professor Tan Arulampalam is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Colchester Hospital (UK) with a passion for healthcare transformation through research and education. He helped establish The ICENI Centre, a centre of excellence for training and research. Tan was formerly a Clinical Director and Lead in Process Re-engineering at Colchester Hospital, UK. He has extensive international experience in translational medical research, health system analysis, audit and higher educational supervision. His own research on PET imaging has translated into mainstream practice enabling earlier cancer detection and improved treatment outcomes.
Tan is on the faculty of the European Surgical Institute and Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. His training experience spans many countries beyond Europe and North America, including Brazil, India, Sri Lanka and China. His major commitments include being a full board member of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons and chair of the Research Committee.
He has published more than 50 peer reviewed papers and is joint editor of the textbook Essential Surgery published by Elsevier. He was part of the ACPGBI group that published guidelines on Prevention, Detection and Management of Anastomotic Leak. Tan also took part in the consensus group of the EAES publishing comprehensive guidelines on the management of diverticular disease (2018).
He is on the Medical Board of the charity Bowel Cancer UK and is focused on facilitating collaboration between surgical societies across the world, promoting sustainable surgery, surgeon wellbeing and adoption of novel medtech.
Selected publications from PubMed
Correction: A systematic review, meta-analysis and GRADE assessment of the evidence on complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer with SAGES and ESCP participation.
Tzanis AA, Carrano FM, Perivoliotis K, Kumar SS, Christogiannis C, Mavridis D, Huo B, Bouvy N, Christou N, Dore S, Dulskas A, Kontovounisios C, Lubbers T, Palazzo F, Quirke P, Repana D, Terlizzo M, Slater BJ, Florez ID, Ortenzi M, Arulampalam T, Antoniou SA
Surg Endosc. 2026 Sep;40(9):8225-8226 doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13166-w.
National trends in general surgical trainees' operative numbers (2013-2022).
Rimmer LJ, Tan J, Abdul-Kader N, Boal M, Arulampalam TH, Morrison TM, ALSGBI Academy Research Group
Surgeon. 2026 Aug;24(4):217-225 doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2026.02.007.
The application of EPSiT in pilonidal sinus disease: an international Delphi consensus study endorsed by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).
Sekhon Inderjit Singh HK, Meinero P, Campanile FC, Quddus A, Rajaganeshan R, Warusavitarne J, Dotlacil V, Bhargava A, Giordano P, Pini Prato A, Shatkar V, Jalali P, Halahakoon VC, Gallo G, Milone M, Mantoo S, Leo CA, Esposito C, Farghaly M, Arulampalam T, Pawa N
Tech Coloproctol. 2025 Jul 30;29(1):155 doi: 10.1007/s10151-025-03191-7.
EAES rapid guideline: complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer-with SAGES and ESCP participation.
Antoniou SA, Carrano FM, Tzanis AA, Perivoliotis K, Kumar SS, Christogiannis C, Mavridis D, Huo B, Bouvy N, Christou N, Dore S, Dulskas A, Kontovounisios C, Lubbers T, Palazzo F, Quirke P, Repana D, Terlizzo M, Slater BJ, Florez ID, Ortenzi M, Arulampalam T
Surg Endosc. 2025 Jun;39(6):3474-3483 doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-11782-6.
A systematic review, meta-analysis and GRADE assessment of the evidence on complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer with SAGES and ESCP participation.
Tzanis AA, Carrano FM, Perivoliotis K, Kumar SS, Christogiannis C, Mavridis D, Huo B, Bouvy N, Christou N, Dore S, Dulskas A, Kontovounisios C, Lubbers T, Palazzo F, Quirke P, Repana D, Terlizzo M, Slater BJ, Florez ID, Ortenzi M, Arulampalam T, Antoniou SA
Surg Endosc. 2025 Jun;39(6):3466-3473 doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-11749-7.
The concept of anastomosis is briefly introduced, giving the standard definition of the term and its risk factors (preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative). Dr. Arulampalam discusses the technologies that can provide safer surgery. ICG technique is described: its basic characteristics, function, applications, and scientific data. Visual help in the form of a video is also provided to better understand the procedure. Leak prevention is also discussed. Reinforcement, which seeks to seal the anastomosis, is a good prevention technique. Fibrin glue and other sealants are examined, and their basic characteristics, drawbacks, and scientific data explained. However, prevention is not always possible. Sometimes the patient already has an anastomosis leak, which must be dealt with as it carries a high morbidity rate and a high risk of complications for the patient in the future. Some recommendations to achieve a better procedure and management are given (and a video using the Endo-SPONGE is shown).
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Feb 2022
Maintaining and enhancing surgeon wellness. Dr. Tan Arulampalam (UK), Advancing science. Dr. Kenneth W. Sharp (USA), Challenges in the assessment of resident education. Dr. Jo Buyske (USA), Maintaining effective communication, Dr. Paula Ferrada (USA), Addressing and mitigating health care disparities, Dr. Wayne Meredith (USA), Impact on education. Dr. Ajit Sachdeva (USA), J&J meeting surgeons / future leaders (residents, fellows) evolving education needs. Mr. Vladimir Makatsaria (USA), Discussion. All faculty moderated by Dr Steven Wexner (USA) and Dr Patricia Turner (USA). Faculty: Dr. Tan Arulampalam (UK). Professor of Surgery, Colchester General Hospital. Dr. Jo Buyske (USA). Executive Director of the American Board of Surgery, Past President of SAGES. Dr. Kenneth W. Sharp. MD, Professor of Surgery, Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Surgery, VUMC. Dr. Paula Ferrada (USA). Professor of Surgery, Director Trauma and Surgical ICU, Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Wayne Meredith (USA). President of the American College of Surgeons, Chair of General Surgery and Director of Surgical Sciences at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Founding Executive Director of the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma. Dr. Ajit Sachdeva (USA). Director of the American College of Surgeons Division of Education. Dr. Patricia Turner (USA). Director, Division of Member Services, American College of Surgeons; past Chair, AMA Council on Medical Education; past Chair, Surgical Section, National Medical Association; past President, Society of Black Academic Surgeons; and Member, Board of Directors, Council on Medical Specialty Societies. Dr. Steven Wexner (USA). Director, Digestive Disease Institute, Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Vice-Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons. Mr. Vladimir Makatsaria (USA). Company Group Chairman, Ethicon (J&J).
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Jan 2021
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