Walid Barto

Clinical Associate Professor Walid Barto is affiliated with the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology and maintains a clinical practice at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga, NSW. His expertise spans General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Robotic Surgery within the medical field.

His educational background includes:

• MBBS from the University of Sydney
• Basic surgical training at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
• General surgical training at St Vincent's Hospital with FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) awarded in 2009
• Specialized fellowship training in colorectal surgery at The Alfred Hospital (Melbourne) and Westmead Hospital (2010) under the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand

Dr Barto's research concentrates on advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques with a focus on oncological and reconstructive applications. His primary interests include:

• Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
• Trans-anal Endoscopic Micro-Surgery (TEMS)
• Surgical instrument innovation

He has contributed to surgical technology through publications on modern instrument design and holds a patent for a novel laparoscopic instrument, demonstrating his commitment to advancing surgical methodology and patient outcomes.