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Military surgery in Rwanda

G B Farrow1, J V Rosenfeld, J A Crozier

  • 1Field Hospital, Australian Defence Force, Australian Medical Support Force Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|October 10, 1997
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Australian surgeons in Rwanda performed 750 operations, mostly on civilians and children, highlighting the need for diverse surgical skills in peacekeeping missions.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Surgical Practice
  • Peacekeeping Operations

Background:

  • The Rwandan civil war, beginning in April 1994, resulted in over 500,000 deaths.
  • The United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR II) deployed in August 1994 to monitor a ceasefire.
  • An Australian Defence Force Health Service Support contingent, including the Australian Medical Support Force (AS MSF), was part of UNAMIR II.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit all operative surgery conducted by the Australian Medical Support Force during their year-long deployment in Rwanda.
  • To understand the scope and nature of surgical interventions required in a post-conflict peacekeeping environment.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective audit of operative surgeries performed at the AS MSF operating theatres.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, types of operations, and surgical specialties involved.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 750 operations were performed on 547 patients, with 84.8% being civilians.
    • Trauma, both accidental (38.4%) and war-related (36%), constituted 74.4% of cases.
    • Children (38.5% of patients) required significantly more war-related surgery than adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgeons on peacekeeping missions require broad clinical expertise and refresher training in sub-specialties.
    • Children are disproportionately affected by war-related injuries, underscoring their vulnerability.
    • The Rwandan conflict serves as a stark example of the failure to protect vulnerable populations.