Surgical Sciences

Research Domain: Surgical Sciences

The Surgical Sciences domain encompasses the multidisciplinary field of medicine and research dedicated to advancing surgical techniques, technologies, and practices. It includes innovations in surgical procedures, minimally invasive approaches, surgical education, and improving surgical outcomes through research and best practices.

St. Mary’s Research Centre scientists have identified the following priority research themes:

• Technical Innovations: Advances in surgical techniques, tools, and equipment to improve surgical procedures.

• Minimally Invasive Approaches: Surgical methods that minimise the size of incisions and tissue damage.

• Education/Simulation - Skills Enhancement: Training surgeons and healthcare professionals through education and simulation to enhance surgical skills.

• Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation: Preparing patients for surgery through preoperative interventions and providing rehabilitation post-surgery.

• Optimised Care Pathways: Streamlining and improving the sequence of care for surgical patients.

• Surgical Outcomes: Evaluating the results and impact of surgical procedures on patients' health and recovery.

• Surgical Clinical Trials: Research studies that investigate various aspects of surgical procedures and interventions. These trials are designed to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and outcomes of surgical techniques, devices, and approaches.