[Global surgery from an otorhinolaryngological perspective].

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Surgical Education
• Otolaryngology

Background:

• The United Nations (UN) is increasingly prioritizing global access to basic surgical care.
• The concept of "global surgery" aims to ensure worldwide availability of essential surgical procedures.
• Otolaryngology presents unique challenges and opportunities within the global surgery framework.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe training and continuing education models for "global surgeons."
• To focus specifically on the needs and applications within otolaryngology.
• To define the scope of practice, including diagnostics, procedures, and limitations for global surgeons.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of a diagnostic inventory for global surgeon education.
• Suggestion of key indications and operative procedures for global surgeons.
• Compilation of a table detailing essential surgical instruments for otolaryngology.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive overview of the knowledge base and skill set required for global surgeons in otolaryngology.
• Defined limits of practice to ensure safe and effective surgical care.
• A categorized list of necessary surgical instruments tailored to anatomical regions.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a framework for training otolaryngologists to practice global surgery.
• It emphasizes the importance of standardized training and resource allocation.
• The findings contribute to the vision of achieving universal access to surgical care.