Sujith Wijerathne

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Sujith Wijerathne is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive and robotic hernia surgery. His research focuses on refining surgical techniques and evaluating the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches. A major contribution is his work on flexible endoscopic robots for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), a pioneering 2015 paper with 59 citations that addresses key barriers in this novel surgical field. In hernia surgery, he has made significant impacts through high-level evidence synthesis, including a 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis (19 citations) comparing robotic and laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. His 2020 study on a tailored approach for lateral ventral hernia repair (19 citations) provides practical guidance for complex cases. Wijerathne also contributes to surgical consensus, as demonstrated by his 2025 international survey of 442 surgeons on mesh placement preferences in primary ventral hernia repair. His 2024 opinion piece in the Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery critically evaluates what robotic platforms truly offer in hernia surgery. Through this blend of innovative technology assessment and evidence-based practice, Wijerathne is shaping the future of abdominal wall surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Flexible endoscopic robot

   59 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Minimally invasive repair for lateral ventral hernia: tailored approach from a hernia centre at a tertiary care institution

   19 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and propensity score matched studies

   19 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Robotic Platform: What It Does and Does Not Offer in Hernia Surgery

   7 citations · 2024
5. 5
   What is the preferred mesh placement in primary ventral hernia repair? An international survey of 442 surgeons

   6 citations · 2025

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