From crisis to care: exploring the resilience of pediatric urologists in tackling complex urological challenges in a resource-limited country during volunteer campaigns: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Surgeons operating in resource-limited settings encounter unique challenges due to the scarcity of materials and resources. Complex urological disorders (CUDs) such as bladder exstrophy, cloacal exstrophy, and posterior urethral valves, prevalent in these settings, often lead to varying surgical outcomes. This study aims to understand the experiences of surgeons treating pediatric patients with varying CUDs in a setting where resources are scarce through a qualitative phenomenological approach. We conducted six in-depth interviews with six pediatric urologists and surgeons who participated in humanitarian missions sponsored by the King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Center. The interviews, analyzed using the Nvivo v14.23.0 software, revealed common themes: inadequate equipment, lack of tra

SUBMITTER: Aboalsamh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043668 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature