Colorectal Surgery Group

What we do

Fully committed in academic surgery with a clinical interest in robotic colorectal, pelvic floor and pelvic exenteration surgery for malignant and inflammatory bowel disease.

Why it is important

The research focuses on five key topics of colorectal surgery. These include:

• colorectal cancer/ anal cancer (early cancer, primary advanced and recurrent cancer )
• inflammatory bowel disease
• diverticular disease
• the pelvic floor
• minimally invasives surgery

For each topic, researchers are paired together to engage in cross-platform deliverables which include translational research, evidence based medicine, surgical quality and epidemiology, surgical technology and teaching as shown in the flow chart below. The research model marries clinical excellence, innovation and education within an environment that nurtures multidisciplinary collaboration, openness, mutual respect and strong ethical standards.

Summary of current research

• Validation of diagnostic, prognostic, predictive and surveillance biomarkers for early and advanced colorectal cancer
• Validation of diagnostic, prognostic, predictive and surveillance biomarkers for anal cancer
• 3D modelling of Gastrointestinal Tract: surgical planning, surgical training, patient participation and education
• Datasets and Registries in colorectal and anal cancer
• Simulation for surgical education in colorectal pathologies