Cutting-edge surgery research at Tufts Medicine
At Tufts Medicine, our Department of Surgery drives innovation through cutting-edge clinical and translational research. We tackle complex surgical challenges across multiple specialties, advancing both knowledge and clinical practice. Our research spans early-stage discovery, device development, clinical trials and post-market studies, supported by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified surgeons, engineers and research nurses.
Research divisions
The surgery department includes specialized divisions committed to advancing surgical science and improving outcomes through research:
- Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Plastic and Breast Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Abdominal Transplant Surgery
- General and Emergency Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
- Urology
Each division participates in investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies, from pilot and feasibility trials to large-scale randomized controlled trials.
Collaborative research initiatives
We leverage institutional resources and external partnerships to enhance research impact:
- Surgical + Interventional Research Laboratories (SIRL): Full-service preclinical testing for medical devices and surgical technologies
- Center for Clinical Trials (CCT): Expertise and infrastructure for complex trial design and management, supporting high-quality clinical research across Tufts CTSI partners
- Clinical + Translational Research Center (CTRC): Facilitates clinical research across Tufts Health Sciences Campus, enabling rapid translation of discoveries into new therapies and surgical approaches
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