Enhancing surgical capacity in the low- to middle-income countries An initial report of a Global Surgery Partnership Initiative in pediatric and reconstructive urology using a mixed-method approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pediatric and adult reconstructive urology remain underrepresented in global surgical efforts, despite their critical role in restoring genitourinary function. This global surgery initiative aimed to address the gap in specialized urologic care in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) through a longitudinal, mentorship-based approach integrating augmented reality (AR) telementoring.

Methods

This report describes an approach used to enhance global surgical expertise in LMICs and summarizes data documenting impact. A Global Surgery Partnership Initiative was launched by an academic surgeon from the University of Toronto to address the lack of specialized pediatric and reconstructive urologic training. Through collaboration with local institutions in the Philippi

SUBMITTER: Chua ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851805 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature