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Global Surgery Symposium

Naomi J Wright1, Niyi Ade-Ajayi2, Kokila Lakhoo3

  • 1King's Centre for Global Health and Health Partnerships, King's College London, UK.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 4, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Global surgery is crucial for children in low- and middle-income countries, where surgical conditions cause many deaths. The article discusses trainee engagement in global surgery and its associated ethical debates.

Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Global Health
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Children represent up to 50% of the population in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Surgical conditions contribute to one-third of childhood deaths in LMICs.
  • Congenital anomalies are a leading cause of death in children globally.

Framework:

  • The 65th British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) Annual Congress hosted a Global Surgery Symposium.
  • Focus on the growing interest of trainees from high-income countries (HICs) in global surgery initiatives.
  • Exploration of various engagement methods: clinical placements, research, and education.

Implementation:

  • Discussion of ethical considerations surrounding global surgery initiatives.
  • Addressing practical challenges, including usefulness, safety, and sustainability.
  • Debate on the integration of global surgery placements into paediatric surgery training pathways.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for improved surgical care for children in LMICs.
  • Informs ongoing discussions on the responsible and effective engagement of trainees in global surgery.
  • Contributes to shaping future paediatric surgery training programs to include global health perspectives.

Keywords:
Global surgeryLow- and middle-income countriesResearch collaborationTraining

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