关键词: 普通外科, 基础研究, 重要性, 途径

Abstract: Meaning, direction and approach of basic research on general surgery        SONG Er-wei. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
Abstract    Having proper understanding and training in basic research is an invincible tool for a surgeon. The habit of updating oneself with the current research world, reading the most advanced publication could broaden the horizon of a surgeon to develop critical and logical thinking; while simultaneously developing the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively; a crucial characteristic in the making of an excellent surgeon. Currently, basic researches in surgical department focuses on these areas: tumor microenvironment, tumor immunity, inflammation and malignancy. The in-depth understanding of these molecules is inevitable to accelerate the bench-to-bedside translation of these findings into new diagnostic methods or therapeutic modality.With solid background in research, once faced with a clinical question, a surgeon could have acquired enough knowledge from both sides to fully utilize these resources in pursuing a profound research; with full capacity in the implementation and the completion of this project. A research project derived from a clinical question would in turn generate results directly applicable to clinical translation, driving the progress of modern medicine.

Key words: general surgery, basic research, importance, approach