5/ 🤝 Interested in partnering with SDSC? Whether you're looking to contribute surgical video, collaborate on research, or explore how our tools can support your institution, we'd love to hear from you.
www.surgicalvideo.io/research
#SurgicalAI #SurgicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation
www.surgicalvideo.io/research
#SurgicalAI #SurgicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation
Leading Research, Transforming Surgery
Explore groundbreaking findings from a global network of researchers and collaborators. Discover the latest advancements in surgical innovation and minimally invasive techniques. Join the movement sha...
www.surgicalvideo.io
November 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
5/ 🤝 Interested in partnering with SDSC? Whether you're looking to contribute surgical video, collaborate on research, or explore how our tools can support your institution, we'd love to hear from you.
www.surgicalvideo.io/research
#SurgicalAI #SurgicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation
www.surgicalvideo.io/research
#SurgicalAI #SurgicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation
Big congratulations to Dr. Raj Patel on successfully defending his PhD thesis on a novel mucosal vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 and variants! Led by Dr. Babita Agrawal in #ualberta Surgery, his landmark papers are shaping the future of #surgicalresearch. The best is yet to come!
#ualberta #phd #stem
#ualberta #phd #stem
October 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Big congratulations to Dr. Raj Patel on successfully defending his PhD thesis on a novel mucosal vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 and variants! Led by Dr. Babita Agrawal in #ualberta Surgery, his landmark papers are shaping the future of #surgicalresearch. The best is yet to come!
#ualberta #phd #stem
#ualberta #phd #stem
From summer student studying ex-vivo organ perfusion to leading $500K in funded research—mentorship and teamwork made it possible.
Now returning to full-time MD-PhD research (Class of ’28) advancing heart preservation for patients in Canada & beyond!
#MDPhD #SurgicalResearch #hearttransplant
Now returning to full-time MD-PhD research (Class of ’28) advancing heart preservation for patients in Canada & beyond!
#MDPhD #SurgicalResearch #hearttransplant
October 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM
From summer student studying ex-vivo organ perfusion to leading $500K in funded research—mentorship and teamwork made it possible.
Now returning to full-time MD-PhD research (Class of ’28) advancing heart preservation for patients in Canada & beyond!
#MDPhD #SurgicalResearch #hearttransplant
Now returning to full-time MD-PhD research (Class of ’28) advancing heart preservation for patients in Canada & beyond!
#MDPhD #SurgicalResearch #hearttransplant
Huge congrats to Siyi Zhang, summer student in the Rayat Lab, for taking home top honors at the 59th Annual Summer Students' Research Day! 👏
Siyi uncovered vital clues on how to mature & protect lab-grown islet cells for diabetes-curing transplants. 🔬
#surgicalresearch #ualberta #diabetesresearch
Siyi uncovered vital clues on how to mature & protect lab-grown islet cells for diabetes-curing transplants. 🔬
#surgicalresearch #ualberta #diabetesresearch
October 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Huge congrats to Siyi Zhang, summer student in the Rayat Lab, for taking home top honors at the 59th Annual Summer Students' Research Day! 👏
Siyi uncovered vital clues on how to mature & protect lab-grown islet cells for diabetes-curing transplants. 🔬
#surgicalresearch #ualberta #diabetesresearch
Siyi uncovered vital clues on how to mature & protect lab-grown islet cells for diabetes-curing transplants. 🔬
#surgicalresearch #ualberta #diabetesresearch
Huge congrats to Dr. Betty Wang on publishing 2 new bladder cancer papers!
ctDNA testing in the real world (Eur Urol Oncol)
Novel intravesical agents & bladder-sparing therapies (Urol Clin North Am)
Advancing precision urology at #UAlberta!
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch
ctDNA testing in the real world (Eur Urol Oncol)
Novel intravesical agents & bladder-sparing therapies (Urol Clin North Am)
Advancing precision urology at #UAlberta!
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch
September 24, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Huge congrats to Dr. Betty Wang on publishing 2 new bladder cancer papers!
ctDNA testing in the real world (Eur Urol Oncol)
Novel intravesical agents & bladder-sparing therapies (Urol Clin North Am)
Advancing precision urology at #UAlberta!
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch
ctDNA testing in the real world (Eur Urol Oncol)
Novel intravesical agents & bladder-sparing therapies (Urol Clin North Am)
Advancing precision urology at #UAlberta!
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch
We’re pleased to announce that the Surgical Endoscopy Impact Factor has increased, reflecting the continued growth and influence of research published in the journal.
#SurgicalEndoscopy #SurgicalResearch #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #SAGES #EAES
#SurgicalEndoscopy #SurgicalResearch #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #SAGES #EAES
September 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We’re pleased to announce that the Surgical Endoscopy Impact Factor has increased, reflecting the continued growth and influence of research published in the journal.
#SurgicalEndoscopy #SurgicalResearch #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #SAGES #EAES
#SurgicalEndoscopy #SurgicalResearch #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #SAGES #EAES
📢 Call for Papers | Surgical Technology International
Have recent or ongoing research in surgery? Share your tentative title & abstract by Oct 15, 2026. Selected manuscripts may receive 20% APC reduction up to a full waiver.
surgicaltechnology.com
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #CallForPapers
Have recent or ongoing research in surgery? Share your tentative title & abstract by Oct 15, 2026. Selected manuscripts may receive 20% APC reduction up to a full waiver.
surgicaltechnology.com
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #CallForPapers
Surgical Technology International
Surgical Technology International (ISSN 1090-3941) provides a dedicated, peer-reviewed platform for surgeons worldwide to publish high-quality clinical and scientific contributions across all discipli...
surgicaltechnology.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:42 AM
📢 Call for Papers | Surgical Technology International
Have recent or ongoing research in surgery? Share your tentative title & abstract by Oct 15, 2026. Selected manuscripts may receive 20% APC reduction up to a full waiver.
surgicaltechnology.com
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #CallForPapers
Have recent or ongoing research in surgery? Share your tentative title & abstract by Oct 15, 2026. Selected manuscripts may receive 20% APC reduction up to a full waiver.
surgicaltechnology.com
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #CallForPapers
🔬Explore surgical innovation with Surgical Technology International (STI) and share your work with the international surgical community.
📈 ESCI-indexed; 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
🚀 45 days: Submission → Final Decision
🔓 Gold Open Access
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #OpenAccess
📈 ESCI-indexed; 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
🚀 45 days: Submission → Final Decision
🔓 Gold Open Access
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #OpenAccess
September 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
🔬Explore surgical innovation with Surgical Technology International (STI) and share your work with the international surgical community.
📈 ESCI-indexed; 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
🚀 45 days: Submission → Final Decision
🔓 Gold Open Access
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #OpenAccess
📈 ESCI-indexed; 2025 Journal Impact Factor: 1.1
🚀 45 days: Submission → Final Decision
🔓 Gold Open Access
#Surgery #SurgicalResearch #OpenAccess
Meet Ivan Ma, a PhD learner @UAlberta_Surgery improving Type 1 diabetes treatment.
“Our work aims to make islet transplantation a more accessible option for people living with T1D.”
Supervised by Drs. Greg Korbutt & Andrew Pepper.
#Ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch #T1D
“Our work aims to make islet transplantation a more accessible option for people living with T1D.”
Supervised by Drs. Greg Korbutt & Andrew Pepper.
#Ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch #T1D
August 22, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Meet Ivan Ma, a PhD learner @UAlberta_Surgery improving Type 1 diabetes treatment.
“Our work aims to make islet transplantation a more accessible option for people living with T1D.”
Supervised by Drs. Greg Korbutt & Andrew Pepper.
#Ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch #T1D
“Our work aims to make islet transplantation a more accessible option for people living with T1D.”
Supervised by Drs. Greg Korbutt & Andrew Pepper.
#Ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch #T1D
Pleased to see our #GI #recovery #PROM in press in @bjsurgery.bsky.social
Open access: doi.org/10.1093/bjs/...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Open access: doi.org/10.1093/bjs/...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Development of a patient-reported outcome measure for gastrointestinal recovery after surgery (PRO-diGI)
This study describes a four-stage development of a patient-reported outcome measure for gastrointestinal recovery. This results in a tool addressing four k
doi.org
April 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pleased to see our #GI #recovery #PROM in press in @bjsurgery.bsky.social
Open access: doi.org/10.1093/bjs/...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Open access: doi.org/10.1093/bjs/...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
New record for author queries on proof of accepted paper: 72...
Whats your highest?
#surgicalresearch #academia
Whats your highest?
#surgicalresearch #academia
March 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New record for author queries on proof of accepted paper: 72...
Whats your highest?
#surgicalresearch #academia
Whats your highest?
#surgicalresearch #academia
Just what is a #pepticulcer repair?
-Not just approach
-Surgical aspects important
-Lots of co-interventions!
-Not a lot of standardisation...
@asgbi.bsky.social @abppc.bsky.social
#some4surgery #emgensurg #surgicalresearch
Open access in @bjsopen.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
-Not just approach
-Surgical aspects important
-Lots of co-interventions!
-Not a lot of standardisation...
@asgbi.bsky.social @abppc.bsky.social
#some4surgery #emgensurg #surgicalresearch
Open access in @bjsopen.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
March 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Just what is a #pepticulcer repair?
-Not just approach
-Surgical aspects important
-Lots of co-interventions!
-Not a lot of standardisation...
@asgbi.bsky.social @abppc.bsky.social
#some4surgery #emgensurg #surgicalresearch
Open access in @bjsopen.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
-Not just approach
-Surgical aspects important
-Lots of co-interventions!
-Not a lot of standardisation...
@asgbi.bsky.social @abppc.bsky.social
#some4surgery #emgensurg #surgicalresearch
Open access in @bjsopen.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
Hot off the press:
Paper synthesising the lived experience of people with #pilonidal disease.
Prevalence of anxiety a surprising finding. Impact on work, ADLs and body image less surprising, but still important.
Useful for consultations?
doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Paper synthesising the lived experience of people with #pilonidal disease.
Prevalence of anxiety a surprising finding. Impact on work, ADLs and body image less surprising, but still important.
Useful for consultations?
doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
January 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Hot off the press:
Paper synthesising the lived experience of people with #pilonidal disease.
Prevalence of anxiety a surprising finding. Impact on work, ADLs and body image less surprising, but still important.
Useful for consultations?
doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Paper synthesising the lived experience of people with #pilonidal disease.
Prevalence of anxiety a surprising finding. Impact on work, ADLs and body image less surprising, but still important.
Useful for consultations?
doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Great #qualitative paper from my #PhD student Dan Ashmore.
How well do surgeons recognise #malnutrition in the emergency setting?
Variation and inconsistency +++
Open access: doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
How well do surgeons recognise #malnutrition in the emergency setting?
Variation and inconsistency +++
Open access: doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
December 11, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Great #qualitative paper from my #PhD student Dan Ashmore.
How well do surgeons recognise #malnutrition in the emergency setting?
Variation and inconsistency +++
Open access: doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
How well do surgeons recognise #malnutrition in the emergency setting?
Variation and inconsistency +++
Open access: doi.org/10.1111/codi...
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
Associations of outcomes of WSCA challenges & management (SBO Action)
Some red dots (operated) in the contrast in colon group
Green dots (palliated) also in both groups.
Suggests varied use of WSCA in #SBO
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
@abppc.bsky.social @josiewalshaw.bsky.social
Some red dots (operated) in the contrast in colon group
Green dots (palliated) also in both groups.
Suggests varied use of WSCA in #SBO
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
@abppc.bsky.social @josiewalshaw.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Associations of outcomes of WSCA challenges & management (SBO Action)
Some red dots (operated) in the contrast in colon group
Green dots (palliated) also in both groups.
Suggests varied use of WSCA in #SBO
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
@abppc.bsky.social @josiewalshaw.bsky.social
Some red dots (operated) in the contrast in colon group
Green dots (palliated) also in both groups.
Suggests varied use of WSCA in #SBO
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
@abppc.bsky.social @josiewalshaw.bsky.social
Was in #patientengagement meeting about #pilonidalsinus disease yesterday.
Interesting to hear stories - lots to learn about service and trial design.
Was struck by the 'anxiety' aspect for healed patients. Something we should think about more?
#surgicalresearch #some4surgery
Interesting to hear stories - lots to learn about service and trial design.
Was struck by the 'anxiety' aspect for healed patients. Something we should think about more?
#surgicalresearch #some4surgery
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Was in #patientengagement meeting about #pilonidalsinus disease yesterday.
Interesting to hear stories - lots to learn about service and trial design.
Was struck by the 'anxiety' aspect for healed patients. Something we should think about more?
#surgicalresearch #some4surgery
Interesting to hear stories - lots to learn about service and trial design.
Was struck by the 'anxiety' aspect for healed patients. Something we should think about more?
#surgicalresearch #some4surgery
Today in life of a #surgicalacademic:
- Consultant meeting
- Ward reviews & quick admin check-in
- Governance application for ASTEROID ( #hernia study)
- #SSL catch up & planning
- Trying to finish the #WSCA paper!
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
- Consultant meeting
- Ward reviews & quick admin check-in
- Governance application for ASTEROID ( #hernia study)
- #SSL catch up & planning
- Trying to finish the #WSCA paper!
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Today in life of a #surgicalacademic:
- Consultant meeting
- Ward reviews & quick admin check-in
- Governance application for ASTEROID ( #hernia study)
- #SSL catch up & planning
- Trying to finish the #WSCA paper!
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
- Consultant meeting
- Ward reviews & quick admin check-in
- Governance application for ASTEROID ( #hernia study)
- #SSL catch up & planning
- Trying to finish the #WSCA paper!
#some4surgery #surgicalresearch
We are at *that* point in a project where people are asking for (repeated) tweaks to tables in the #R markdown...
#surgicalresearch
#surgicalresearch
November 11, 2024 at 11:14 PM
We are at *that* point in a project where people are asking for (repeated) tweaks to tables in the #R markdown...
#surgicalresearch
#surgicalresearch
Great week in #surgicalresearch - needed too!
2*grant peer review back for response on #egs projects
More work on #sbo action analysis
Supervision/mentorship of residents & student projects
PhD student passed with minor amendments
Love my job.
2*grant peer review back for response on #egs projects
More work on #sbo action analysis
Supervision/mentorship of residents & student projects
PhD student passed with minor amendments
Love my job.
November 8, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Great week in #surgicalresearch - needed too!
2*grant peer review back for response on #egs projects
More work on #sbo action analysis
Supervision/mentorship of residents & student projects
PhD student passed with minor amendments
Love my job.
2*grant peer review back for response on #egs projects
More work on #sbo action analysis
Supervision/mentorship of residents & student projects
PhD student passed with minor amendments
Love my job.
Delighted to see this commissioned piece in print in BJS : "The science and art of decision-making in surgery".
This was a challenging but balanced attempt to synthesise some of the key concepts which influence surgical decision-making.
academic.oup.com/bjs/article-...
#surgicalresearch
This was a challenging but balanced attempt to synthesise some of the key concepts which influence surgical decision-making.
academic.oup.com/bjs/article-...
#surgicalresearch
The science and art of decision-making in surgery
Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for many diseases worldwide. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study reported that approximately 313 million pro
academic.oup.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Delighted to see this commissioned piece in print in BJS : "The science and art of decision-making in surgery".
This was a challenging but balanced attempt to synthesise some of the key concepts which influence surgical decision-making.
academic.oup.com/bjs/article-...
#surgicalresearch
This was a challenging but balanced attempt to synthesise some of the key concepts which influence surgical decision-making.
academic.oup.com/bjs/article-...
#surgicalresearch
Cardiac surgery resident Dr. Ryaan El‑Andari, awarded the prestigious Killam Scholarship, is driving new advances in heart surgery, regenerative medicine, and tissue‑engineered valves. #ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch
August 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Cardiac surgery resident Dr. Ryaan El‑Andari, awarded the prestigious Killam Scholarship, is driving new advances in heart surgery, regenerative medicine, and tissue‑engineered valves. #ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch
Dr. Fred Berry secured $620k to advance his groundbreaking skeletal research @ualberta.
By studying rib cage development and bone growth, his lab aims to pave the way for cures to critical breathing issues.
#surgery #surgicalresearch #ualberta
By studying rib cage development and bone growth, his lab aims to pave the way for cures to critical breathing issues.
#surgery #surgicalresearch #ualberta
August 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Dr. Fred Berry secured $620k to advance his groundbreaking skeletal research @ualberta.
By studying rib cage development and bone growth, his lab aims to pave the way for cures to critical breathing issues.
#surgery #surgicalresearch #ualberta
By studying rib cage development and bone growth, his lab aims to pave the way for cures to critical breathing issues.
#surgery #surgicalresearch #ualberta
A major win for Canadian medical research! 🇨🇦 Dr. Jimmy Kang has won the prestigious international AATS Lillehei Award for his breakthrough on improving artificial heart valve durability using stem cells.
#surgery #ualberta #surgicalresearch #cardiacsurgery #medtwitter
#surgery #ualberta #surgicalresearch #cardiacsurgery #medtwitter
June 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A major win for Canadian medical research! 🇨🇦 Dr. Jimmy Kang has won the prestigious international AATS Lillehei Award for his breakthrough on improving artificial heart valve durability using stem cells.
#surgery #ualberta #surgicalresearch #cardiacsurgery #medtwitter
#surgery #ualberta #surgicalresearch #cardiacsurgery #medtwitter
Huge congratulations to Mitchell Wagner, who has just returned to complete the PhD portion of his MD-PhD program!
Mitchell’s research optimizes blood components for better heart perfusion preservation. Pushing the boundaries of cardiac preservation! 👏
#surgicalresearch #surgery #ualberta #meded
Mitchell’s research optimizes blood components for better heart perfusion preservation. Pushing the boundaries of cardiac preservation! 👏
#surgicalresearch #surgery #ualberta #meded
June 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Huge congratulations to Mitchell Wagner, who has just returned to complete the PhD portion of his MD-PhD program!
Mitchell’s research optimizes blood components for better heart perfusion preservation. Pushing the boundaries of cardiac preservation! 👏
#surgicalresearch #surgery #ualberta #meded
Mitchell’s research optimizes blood components for better heart perfusion preservation. Pushing the boundaries of cardiac preservation! 👏
#surgicalresearch #surgery #ualberta #meded
Celebrating Dr. Marcos Petersen and his award winning research in bone marrow transplantation. His work is improving outcomes, reducing complications, and advancing the future of transplant medicine.
#ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch
#ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch
May 27, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Celebrating Dr. Marcos Petersen and his award winning research in bone marrow transplantation. His work is improving outcomes, reducing complications, and advancing the future of transplant medicine.
#ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch
#ualberta #surgery #surgicalresearch