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Developing sustainable surgical systems in low- and middle-income countries is crucial due to the increasing burden of surgical diseases. Enhancing clinical infrastructure, training programs, and research are key to improving surgical care access and quality.

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Developing global surgeryGlobal surgeryResearch in global surgerySustainability

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  • Surgical Systems Development
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Surgical conditions represent over 11% of the global disease burden.
  • Sustainable surgical systems are essential for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Current surgical care models require enhancement to meet growing demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential components for developing sustainable surgical systems in resource-limited settings.
  • To emphasize the need for robust infrastructure, education, and research in surgical care delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on surgical systems in LMICs.
  • Analysis of disease burden data.
  • Framework development for sustainable surgical models.

Main Results:

  • Sustainable surgical systems necessitate integrated clinical infrastructure.
  • Comprehensive curricula for training surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses are vital.
  • Research is critical for quality improvement and innovation in surgical services.

Conclusions:

  • Task shifting and increasing healthcare provider numbers are necessary to address workforce shortages.
  • Investment in infrastructure, education, and research will strengthen surgical capacity in LMICs.
  • A multi-faceted approach is required to ensure equitable access to safe and affordable surgical care.