General Surgery

Department of General Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is part of a leading public research university established in 1896. Embedded within major academic hospitals, it serves as a tertiary referral and training center, integrating specialist surgical care with academic excellence and regional health leadership.

Research spans oncologic surgery, perioperative care, trauma, vascular and endovascular innovation, and surgical outcomes. Strong emphasis is placed on reducing postoperative complications, improving infection prevention in resource constrained settings, and advancing minimally invasive techniques. Work in hereditary breast cancer and genomic partnerships highlights commitment to precision medicine in African populations.

Publications also reflect engagement with broader health systems, including diabetic foot prevention, energy insecurity and health, and ethical AI in finance. This breadth demonstrates a department shaping evidence based surgical practice, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to context relevant solutions that advance healthcare across South Africa and the continent.