A TURP without a foot pedal-making do in a resource poor setting.
Liam Strabac1, Kathryn McLeod2,3, Rick Catterwell4,5
1Deakin University School of Medicine, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|September 10, 2025
Summary
Surgical teams in resource-limited settings innovated a solution for a missing diathermy foot pedal during prostate surgery. This adaptability ensured successful patient outcomes despite equipment challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Biomedical Engineering
- Global Health
Background:
- Surgical services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant resource limitations.
- Visiting surgical teams often encounter unexpected equipment shortages, impacting procedure delivery.
- Adaptability and ingenuity are crucial for overcoming these challenges.
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