Research projects

Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.

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Adapting a randomised controlled trial to evaluate sleeve gastrectomy

Evaluating new surgical procedures is difficult. This is because the surgical community often sees ‘new’…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Assessing minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer

It is common for surgeons to modify new surgical procedures. Modifications don’t usually happen in…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstreams Innovative translational research methods Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Testing the feasibility of a wound infusion catheter trial in children

A wound infusion catheter is a flexible tube used to deliver pain relief directly into…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Comparing surgical procedures for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

The aim of this project is to compare two types of surgical procedure performed by…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Quality of life in pressurised intraperitoneal aerosolised chemotherapy

This project aims to explore the views and experiences of patients with peritoneal metastases (cancer…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Understanding the role of AI in improving prostate cancer care

Healthcare providers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to support clinical decision-making, especially in the…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Optimising how a first-in-human device for knee replacement is introduced

During knee replacement surgery, damaged sections of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Exploring the impact of weight loss on cellular metabolism

We know that obesity is a risk factor for developing a variety of health conditions…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood

Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices