Academic Research
Dr Asiri Arachchi is interested in academia and holds an academic position at Monash University. He has published a randomised control trial and currently is running a multi-national bowel prep clinical trial. He has published a book - Clinical Integration: Surgery which is available at University libraries and on Amazon for purchase.

Published Book
Clinical Integration: Surgery
- Publisher: Scion Publishing
- ISBN: 9781911510772
- Pages: 470
Research and Publications
Dr Asiri Arachchi's ResearchGate ProfileMedia

Transforming Healthcare: Dr Arachchi’s Impact in the Pacific
Dr Asiri Arachchi, alongside a team of surgeons from Australia, recently made a significant contribution to the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in Fiji. Through their efforts, essential medical equipment was donated, enhancing the hospital’s capacity to provide advanced surgical care. This initiative reflects Dr Arachchi's ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare in the Pacific Islands, reinforcing his dedication to improving medical infrastructure and training in the region.
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Woman's severe abdominal pain was caused by a toothpick
Dr Asiri Arachchi played a crucial role in the medical management of cases like the one where a woman's severe abdominal pain was linked to an ingested toothpick. His expertise in colorectal surgery has been instrumental in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal conditions, showing his commitment to resolving challenging medical issues.
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Perspective on Bowel Cancer in Fiji
Dr Asiri Arachchi was recently featured in Ostomy New Zealand Magazine (Issue 126, October 2024) for his role in leading a volunteer team of surgeons to help treat bowel cancer in Fiji. The article highlights Dr Arachchi’s humanitarian efforts alongside colleagues from Australia and New Zealand to perform lifesaving operations, donate essential equipment, and provide education to local surgeons and nurses at Suva’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital. His work underscores a deep commitment to improving health care in the Pacific and addressing health inequalities in regions with limited resources.
View ArticleHumiGard Randomised Control Trial
Magnetic Medics with Asiri
Fiji Podcast 1 - Lack of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Fiji
Procedural Videos
Ileo-Anal J Pouch
Reference:
Lekamalage BBW, Centauri SM, Arachchi A, Hulme-Moir M. Ileoanal J
pouch construction. ANZ J Surg. 2023 Mar;93(3):687-688.
DOI: 10.1111/ans.18301. Epub 2023 Feb 2. PMID: 36732916.
Splenic Flexure Mobilisation
Reference:
Lekamalage BBW, Vu AN, Duncan-were LJ, Arachchi A, Bui A. How
to do it: Splenic flexure mobilisation via medial trans-mesocolic
approach. Turk J Surg 2023;39(4):387-388. Read the full article.
Perineal Hernia
Reference:
Al-Diery M, Arachchi A, Lekamalage BBW, Patel PS, Moot AR. How
to do it: perineal hernia repair. ANZ J Surg. 2023 Jun;93(6):1697-1698. DOI: 10.1111/ans.18487. Epub 2023 May 2. PMID: 37128801.
The Altemeier procedure: A Step By Step Video Vignette for Trainees
Note: You may need to sign in to YouTube to watch this video.Reference:
Gosavi R, Narasimhan V, Arachchi A, Jaya J, Teoh W, Chouhan H.
The Altemeier procedure: A step by step video vignette for trainees. Colorectal Dis. 2023 Mar;25(3):501. DOI: 10.1111/codi.16335. Epub 2022 Sep 21. PMID: 36100291.
Ileal Pouch Construction
Note: You may need to sign in to YouTube to watch this video.Reference:
Arachchi A, Zula D, Lim J, Narasimhan V, Teoh W, Chouhan H. Ileal
pouch construction - a video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2022 May;24(5):666. DOI: 10.1111/codi.16059. Epub 2022 Jan 30. PMID: 35043529.
Elective Overlapping Anterior Anal Sphincter Repair - a Video Vignette
Note: You may need to sign in to YouTube to watch this video.Reference:
Lekamalage BBW, Centauri SM, Arachchi A, Grinlinton ME, Hulme-Moir
M. Elective overlapping anterior anal sphincter repair - A video
vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2023 Jun;25(6):1292-1293.
DOI: 10.1111/codi.16471. Epub 2023 Jan 11. PMID: 36594267.