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Chelliah Selvasekar is a leading colorectal surgeon whose work bridges the frontiers of robotic surgery and oncologic precision. His research centers on two pivotal areas: standardising robotic surgical training and advancing the oncologic quality of colon cancer surgery. Selvasekar spearheaded the development of a national, proficiency-based robotic surgery accreditation curriculum for the UK, a landmark study (2024, 14 citations) that addresses a critical gap in surgical education by defining a modular, consensus-driven pathway for safe skill acquisition. This work is foundational for ensuring patient safety as robotic platforms proliferate. Concurrently, he is a prominent advocate for Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME) in colon cancer, arguing for its adoption as a new standard of care. By championing the meticulous, en-bloc removal of the tumor and its lymphatic drainage—building on the principles of Total Mesorectal Excision—his contributions aim to improve oncologic outcomes and reduce recurrence. Selvasekar’s impact lies in shaping both the future of surgical training and the quality of cancer surgery, making him a key figure in the modernisation of colorectal care.