Patient referrals
Fax: (08) 7074 6247
For urgent referrals, contact the colorectal registrar via RAH switchboard: (08) 7074 0000
Location / Address
Way finding 5E334
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Port Road, Adelaide, SA 5000
Background
Colorectal cancer is estimated to become the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, and it is currently the second most common cause of cancer related mortality. Similarly, benign colorectal conditions such as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease also constitute a considerable patient burden with well documented quality of life implications.
The impact of surgery on colorectal patient care is significant. For many patients this episode of care may be the single most important event in their treatment journey. However, despite this, the quality and extent of clinical outcomes based research activity in colorectal surgery has historically been lacking, particularly in comparison to efforts underway in medical oncology, molecular biology, and basic science research.
We have identified several patient centered outcomes that are in need of urgent investigation and have formulated both short and long-term plans to address these within our unit.
Vision
Patients First.
The singular focus of the RAH Colorectal Research Group is to undertake patient centered outcomes research in colorectal surgery. Our research projects are grouped into 3 main streams: Colorectal Surgical Oncology, Recovery After Surgery, and Artificial Intelligence Research.
Our team of investigators consists of energetic and enthusiastic researchers with a wide range of experience levels and interests within colorectal surgery. In addition, there is friendly cohesion between the investigators born out of shared values and idealism around scientific clinical research and how this can improve outcomes for patients.
Fax: (08) 7074 6247
For urgent referrals, contact the colorectal registrar via RAH switchboard: (08) 7074 0000
Location / Address
Way finding 5E334
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Port Road, Adelaide, SA 5000
Background
Colorectal cancer is estimated to become the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, and it is currently the second most common cause of cancer related mortality. Similarly, benign colorectal conditions such as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease also constitute a considerable patient burden with well documented quality of life implications.
The impact of surgery on colorectal patient care is significant. For many patients this episode of care may be the single most important event in their treatment journey. However, despite this, the quality and extent of clinical outcomes based research activity in colorectal surgery has historically been lacking, particularly in comparison to efforts underway in medical oncology, molecular biology, and basic science research.
We have identified several patient centered outcomes that are in need of urgent investigation and have formulated both short and long-term plans to address these within our unit.
Vision
Patients First.
The singular focus of the RAH Colorectal Research Group is to undertake patient centered outcomes research in colorectal surgery. Our research projects are grouped into 3 main streams: Colorectal Surgical Oncology, Recovery After Surgery, and Artificial Intelligence Research.
Our team of investigators consists of energetic and enthusiastic researchers with a wide range of experience levels and interests within colorectal surgery. In addition, there is friendly cohesion between the investigators born out of shared values and idealism around scientific clinical research and how this can improve outcomes for patients.