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How do you interpret the rising rate of caesarean section in the world? Is it due to patient factors or medical reasons?
It is known that the rate of caesarean deliveries are rising globally. Many factors are contributing to its increase. It is partly by the influence of patients themselves opting for surgery, while others may be driven by medically indicated or un-indicated reasons.
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Why the residents/post-graduates in the Surgical branches are not given ample surgical and clinical exposure?
The MD/MS post graduates in the surgical field are not getting enough surgical exposure after completion of their MBBS. It's a matter of deep concern all over the globe.
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In austere/conflict settings, when does a complex surgery become ethically unjustifiable due to a lack of postoperative resources for managing complications?
As surgeons, we are trained to operate to solve a clinical problem. However, in severely resource-limited or conflict environments, this principle is constantly tested. Consider a scenario: A surgeon has the technical skill to perform a complex procedure (e.g., a pancreaticoduodenectomy for a tumor, or a complex limb salvage after trauma). However, the hospital lacks a reliable ICU, has inconsistent access to blood products, cannot provide parenteral nutrition, and has limited options for...
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