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Childhood cancer surgery in low- and middle-income countries

Luca Pio1,2, Amos Loh3,4, Derek Harrison5

  • 1Paediatric Surgery Unit, Université Paris-Saclay, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Bicêtre Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.

Pediatric Blood & Cancer
|August 5, 2024
PubMed

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This study reviews pediatric surgical oncology services in low- and middle-income countries, identifying key challenges and enablers. It highlights the need for improved surgical capacity to address childhood cancer care globally.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Pediatric surgical oncology services are crucial for treating childhood cancers.
  • Significant disparities exist in access to these services globally.
  • Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face unique challenges in providing cancer surgery for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current status of pediatric surgical oncology services in LMICs.
  • To identify factors enabling and hindering the provision of these services.
  • To assess the existing evidence on surgical capacity for childhood cancer in LMICs.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • The review focused on evidence related to general surgery capacity for childhood cancer.
  • Information on ongoing initiatives and unpublished work from international organizations was also included.

Main Results:

  • The report details the current state of pediatric surgical oncology services in LMICs.
  • Key enablers and barriers affecting service provision are discussed.
  • Evidence regarding the capacity for childhood cancer surgery in these regions is examined.

Conclusions:

  • Improving surgical capacity is essential for enhancing pediatric cancer care in LMICs.
  • Addressing identified barriers is critical for equitable access to surgical oncology services.
  • International collaboration and ongoing initiatives play a vital role in advancing pediatric cancer surgery in resource-limited settings.

Keywords:
LMICchildhood cancer surgerylimited‐resource settingpediatric surgical oncology

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