Past Winners of the Surgical Award
for Acetabular Liner Extractor (ALEX) for faster and safer revision hip replacement surgery.
for HyperSnap, a hyperspectral imaging system transforming surgery with hyperspectral intelligence.
for developing cardiac patch transplantation instruments for robotic minimally invasive cardiac surgery: initial proof-of-concept designs and surgery in a porcine cadaver.
for developing The Acute Acoustic Trauma Toolkit.
for developing a 3D printed patient-precise hand retractor that enhances surgical autonomy.
for developing a new technology and surgical technique for surgical exposure of the aorta and aortic valve for SAVR and TAVI: CoreVistaâ Retractor.
for developing a wearable wireless patch for the early detection of surgical complications using continuous remote monitoring.
for developing a benchtop 3D bioprinter and unique cell/scaffold combination.
for developing a technique utilising 3D printing to assist with complex paediatric renal transplantation.
for developing a forcep to improve the accuracy of microsurgery and reduce surgeon fatigue.
Mr J Ansell Bsc MBBCh MRCS, Dr N Warren PhD, Professor P Sibbons FIBMS PhD FRCPath, Dr P Wall BSc MSc PhD and Mr J Torkington MS FRCS
for developing the Ultravision visual field clearing system for clearing surgical smoke by a system of electrostatic precipitation.
for jointly developing a system of ex-vivo normothermic perfusion for kidney transplantation.
for designing dedicated instruments to facilitate and guide implementation of aortic valve repair techniques and new calibrated cusp sizers to aid aortic assessment in the operating room.
for a circular stapling device and associated instrumentation to effect innovative techniques for ultra-low sphincter saving resection, and stoma trephine reinforcement to prevent herniation.
for a new stereotactic frame positioning aid.
for a urinary diversion device for use in radical prostatectomy.
for the Oxford Universal Pouch Scope for the treatment of pharyngeal pouches.
for an epidural anaesthetic device.
for a clip applicator for endoscopic ligation of the sphenopalatine artery.
for a non-invasive instrument for extending a telescoping endoprosthesis
for a suture button device for use in conjunction with a new method of ankle syndemosis fixation.
for a supra-pubic catheter introducer.
for a new specifically designed forceps for chest drain insertion.
for his invention of mathematical formulae for the design of micro surgical instruments for opthalmic surgery.
for his invention of an Irrigating Scalpel for the dissection of adhesions in abdominal surgery.
for a ‘Second Generation Endoscopic Needle Holder’ for increasing the ease with which intra-corporeal suturing and knot tying can be undertaken.
for the Illuminating Diathermy Dissector’ for use in the operation of anterior resection of the rectum.
for the ‘Middlesex Mirror’.
for the invention of a Keratoscopic Astigmatic Ruler designed to provide a means of assessing corneal astigmatism induced during surgery.
for their invention of a laryngoscope with a hinged-top blade designed to minimise trauma to the patient.
for his development of an ultrasonic instrument which can liquefy the cement used to anchor artificial joints to bone.
for his invention of a no-needle one quadrant sub-tenon local anaesthesia technique and cannula design for extraction.
for the Sheffield Cholecystoscope and gall bladder stone extraction.
Mr P J Burn MB ChB FRAC
for his invention of a distal cross-screw drill system for intramedullary nailing for the treatment of bone fractures.
for his invention of an expansible cannula for chest drain insertion.
for his invention of an electronic device to warn of glove perforation during surgical procedures.
for his invention of an infusor for measuring peripheral resistance for femorodistal reconstruction.
for his invention of an adapter for laryngoscopes
for his invention of a fasciotomy closure device for closing large wounds.
for their development of a triradiate nephroscope for the removal of kidney stones.
Mr L F Tinckler MD ChM FRCS
for the design of instruments for use in urology
for the design of a choledocoscope for identifying stones in the gall bladder and removing them.
for his invention and development of a diamond knife for ophthalmology.