Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University. His research focuses on pediatric surgical outcomes, neonatal care, trauma management, and regenerative medicine. He collaborates with groups like the Canadian Consortium for Research in Pediatric Surgery (CanCORPS) and the CARES Working Group to advance surgical practices in areas such as choledocholithiasis management and magnetic anastomosis techniques. His work emphasizes reducing unnecessary imaging, optimizing surgical approaches, and improving patient safety through evidence-based protocols. Recent studies include analysis of breast milk's role in gastroschisis outcomes and predictive models for surgical-site infections.

His scholarly activity spans over 47 publications in the last decade, with a focus on pediatric surgery innovations, surgical decision-making, and comparative medicine. Notable contributions include multi-center studies on bile duct exploration, regenerative therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis, and imaging reduction strategies for trauma patients.

Dr. Livingston’s research integrates clinical practice with global health challenges, addressing disparities in surgical accessibility and economic impacts of unmet surgical needs. His work often involves collaborative networks to translate findings into actionable clinical guidelines.