Surgery

Groote Schuur Hospital is a public tertiary academic hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, established in 1938 and affiliated with the University of Cape Town. Renowned for complex surgical care and specialist training, it serves as a leading referral centre in sub-Saharan Africa, integrating clinical excellence with translational research.

Research is strongly focused on hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, trauma, and vascular injury, with influential work on hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver resection outcomes. Studies highlight disparities in cancer care, the impact of HIV and HBV co-infection, and strategies to improve survival through earlier detection and equitable access to curative therapies.

The institution also advances HIV prevention and implementation science, evaluating PrEP delivery models for young women, alongside innovations in precision oncology such as ex vivo drug sensitivity testing. Its contributions shape surgical standards, inform public health policy, and address the unique disease burden of the region.