Duke Surgery Research Saves Lives

The Duke Department of Surgery is on the front lines of translating research insights into clinical breakthroughs. The work these surgeons and scientists conduct in their labs leads to care advances that change—and save—lives. Read on to learn more about the work we do from bench to bedside and its impact on the communities we serve.
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Saving Three Children’s Lives With One Transplant Procedure

A first-of-its-kind cardiac transplant by Duke surgeons begins with research performed at Duke.

#1
in NIH funding

among academic surgery departments

10K+ organs
transplanted

thanks to groundbreaking research

15K+ enrolled
participants

in over 300 active clinical trials

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Duke Research Saves Lives

Stories about how research from across Duke is driving positive health outcomes.

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Duke Surgery Research

Background and details on Duke Surgery's research infrastructure and capabilities.

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Gifts of all sizes to the Department of Surgery help support novel advancements in patient care, educational programming, and cutting-edge research.