2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Match Making in Global Pediatric Neurosurgery

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In this video, Mr. William Harkness discusses matchmaking in global pediatric neurosurgery. He begins by explaining the concept of global neurosurgery for children, which was initiated based on the Lancet Commission's findings that 5 billion people worldwide lack access to surgical care. Mr. Harkness emphasizes the need for investment in pediatric surgical care, as 40 percent of the global population is within the pediatric age group. He then highlights the infrastructure and hospital levels required for effective surgical care, focusing on pediatric neurosurgery in district hospitals as well as higher level facilities. He discusses the limited attention given to neurosurgery in existing reports and the importance of addressing surgical care for children specifically. Mr. Harkness presents findings from a questionnaire distributed to pediatric neurosurgical organizations, revealing the need for collaboration and resources in various regions, especially Africa and Asia. He introduces the InterSurgeon website, a platform designed to facilitate collaboration and partnerships among neurosurgeons and surgeons in resource-poor areas. The website allows users to connect and collaborate on specific neurosurgical procedures and exchange resources. Mr. Harkness concludes by urging viewers to visit the website and provide feedback to further develop and improve this initiative.

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William Harkness, MD (United Kingdom)

Keywords

global pediatric neurosurgery

surgical care

collaboration

InterSurgeon website

resources