ReviewThe surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland2022
Global surgery is an essential component of global health.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Efficacy of different preoperative antiseptics in preventing a risk of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2024Pooled it
- Transforming Surgical Training: The Evolution of the COSECSA eLogbook Through a Theory of Change Framework.World journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Article
- Patient-Reported Perceptions and Barriers in Accessing Surgical Care in a Tertiary Healthcare Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study From Pakistan.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Assessing barriers to musculoskeletal trauma care in Ethiopia: a national providers' survey.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Analysis of bilateral development assistance for surgery in low- and middle-income countries: trends, challenges and opportunities.BMJ global health · 2026Review
- Challenges and enablers in accessing paediatric inguinal hernia surgical care in Sierra Leone: a qualitative exploratory study.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Integrating community engagement and involvement in surgical care processes in low-resource settings: a case study from Pakistan.Research involvement and engagement · 2026Article
- Academic Competencies in Academic Global Surgery: A Scoping Review.ANZ journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Global Surgery and Health Equity: Integrating Education, Research, and Policy-A Perspective Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Reassessing the Alma-Ata Declaration: A Scoping Review of Its Impact on Global Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Winning the Global Surgery War: A Conceptual Framework.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Building a safe operative laparoscopy service in a resource-constrained setting: a case series.AJOG global reports · 2025Article
- Anesthesiology competencies in undergraduate medical education: a comparative study of curriculum frameworks in Brazil, Spain, and the United Kingdom.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Expanding Global Surgery Services to Include Reduction Mammaplasty Procedures.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Patient and family engagement interventions for enhancing patient safety in the perioperative journey: a scoping review.BMJ open quality · 2025Article
- A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Speaker Representation: Intentionality meets Intersectionality in Academic Global Surgery.Annals of global health · 2025Article
- Surgical Practice in Resource-Limited Settings: Perspectives of Medical Students and Early Career Doctors: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2025Article
- A qualitative evaluation of a global surgery course within the University of Cape Town's master of public health curriculum: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Global surgery as an essential component of global health. Global surgery is the study and practice of improving access to timely, quality, and affordable surgical care. It emphasizes horizontal health systems strengthening through addressing a range of health challenges in surgical care that improve health outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations. Global surgery specifically contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) by addressing the elimination of poverty (SDG 1), ensuring good health and well-being (SDG 3), promoting decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and reducing inequalities (SDGs 5 and 10). Global surgery issues transcend national boundaries and intersect with other global health issues such as migration and the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues are nested in a highly politicised environment, therefore power and politics should be considered when identifying problems and solutions. Despite evidence of its importance, the global surgery network has not generated substantial attention and resources compared to other global health networks. Global surgery can further increase its effectiveness through linking with health systems strengthening agendas, and identifying unified solutions to improve access to quality surgical care in low- and middle-income countries. Global surgery is indispensable in the achievement of health and well-being for all.
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