The University’s clinical schools conduct diverse surgical research across multiple specialties, including general, cardiothoracic, colorectal, vascular, upper GI, head and neck, ENT, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and urology.
Notably, the RPA Institute of Academic Surgery, founded in 2014, focuses on promoting academic surgery, best practices, and patient care through research and education.
The Concord Colorectal Unit, a leader in colorectal surgery, contributes significantly to research on colorectal cancer and benign diseases, with the Concord Colorectal Cancer Registry playing a key role. The Vascular Unit at Concord Hospital specialises in vascular technology, surgical outcomes, and education, in collaboration with geriatrics and ageing research centres.
Nepean Hospital’s Department of Surgery covers diverse fields, including oncology, hepatobiliary, and urological surgery, with notable contributions from the Whiteley-Martin Research Centre in areas like cancer epidemiology and surgical safety.
The Surgical Education, Research, and Training Institute (SERT) at Royal North Shore Hospital fosters collaboration in research and teaching across various specialties.
Westmead Hospital's Department of Surgery excels in clinical trials, basic research, and outcomes studies, with significant contributions in urological cancer research, pancreas transplant outcomes, and colorectal surgery.
Research at these institutions aims to enhance patient care, surgical practices, and education through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based advancements.