DISCOVER CUTTING EDGE SURGICAL RESEARCH AT QUEEN'S
Queen’s University Belfast is at the forefront of groundbreaking clinical research, playing a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and enhancing patient care.
The work carried out by Queen’s researchers significantly impacts medical advancements and patient care, contributing to the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
At Queen's University Belfast, our commitment to advancing surgical techniques is evident in our pursuit of procedures aimed at minimal tissue disruption. From dentistry to ophthalmology and beyond, our research focuses on advancing procedures that prioritise patient well-being. Through meticulous surgical optimization and characterization, we strive to refine minimally invasive procedures, ultimately enhancing patient care and revolutionizing surgical practices.
- Minimal intervention dentistry and older patients: minimally invasive operative interventions
- Minimally invasive trabecular meshwork surgery for open-angle glaucoma
- Development of injectable hydrogel loaded with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for enhanced in situ bone regeneration
- Surgical optimisation and characterisation of a minimally invasive aortic banding procedure to induce cardiac hypertrophy in mice
ROBOTIC SURGERY
Research at Queen's is addressing a critical issue faced by millions of patients worldwide who lack access to adequate treatment due to a shortage of qualified surgeons. Medical robotics presents a promising solution to this challenge, garnering considerable interest and investment within the research community. Researchers at Queen's have been making groundbreaking contributions to the field such as robotic assisted eye surgery.
- A new 7-degree-of-freedom 2-PRRRRR parallel remote center-of-motion robot for eye surgery
- Image-based registration for a neurosurgical robot: comparison using iterative closest point and coherent point drift algorithms
- Interactive force-sensing feedback system for remote robotic laparoscopic surgery
CANCER SURGERY
Through the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's are training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to tackle the complexities of cancer. Researchers at Queen's are committed to enhancing the competitiveness of the UK life sciences sector by fostering innovation and collaboration. Together, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the fight against cancer and ultimately improve the lives of patients worldwide.
- Machine learning to predict early recurrence after oesophageal cancer surgery
- Management of colorectal cancer metastases to the liver, lung or peritoneum suitable for curative intent: summary of NICE guidance
- Pathobionts in the tumour microbiota predict survival following resection for colorectal cancer
