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The objective of clinical research is to establish ethically and methodologically sound evidence that can aid clinical decision-making, inform ongoing research and add to the existing body of knowledge. Surgical clinical research can encompass a wide spectrum of activities, from the assessment of technical innovations, determining the efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, evaluating preventative interventions or validating diagnostic and prognostic tools; the list is not exhaustive.