Prof. Dr. Elroy Patrick Weledji | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award
Professor of Surgery | University of Buea | Cameroon
Dr. Elroy Patrick Weledji is a clinician–researcher at the University of Buea, Cameroon, with recognized expertise in general surgery, trauma care, and perioperative management, particularly within resource-limited settings. He has authored 62 peer-reviewed publications, receiving over 792 citations, with an h-index of 14, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. His research spans guideline implementation in colorectal surgery, appendicitis management, complex trauma and orthopedic stabilization, and clinically relevant surgical reviews, with multiple open-access contributions enhancing global knowledge dissemination. Dr. Weledji has collaborated with an extensive international network of more than 180 co-authors, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and cross-regional engagement. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, pragmatic surgical solutions, and health system improvement, contributing meaningfully to patient outcomes, surgical education, and the advancement of equitable healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries.
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Featured Publications
Management of appendicitis: Appendicectomy, antibiotic therapy, or both?
– Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2023
Common peritoneal disorders: what the physician should know
– Gastroenterology Review, 2023 (Open Access)
