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Evolution of global surgery: lessons learned and a look toward the future
Seema Anandalwar1, Ziad Sifri2, Mary Ann Hopkins3
1Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
|May 14, 2025
Summary
Global surgery aims to deliver high-quality, sustainable surgical care worldwide. The field has evolved from short-term missions to long-term partnerships and training for continuous access to care.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Surgical Care Delivery
Background:
- Global surgery focuses on equitable, high-quality surgical care access.
- The field has transitioned from mission trips to sustainable, collaborative models.
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