Evaluating the Evolution of Neurosurgical Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends and Insights From the Cosecsa Operative Logbook
The ICD-10-PCS-based bundle system provides a more effective method for tracking neurosurgical training, enhancing its relevance in resource-limited settings. To further improve training, COSECSA should focus on increasing access to specialised procedures and refining training requirements to ensure a more diverse and comprehensive surgical education.
Authors
- Laston Chikoya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0956-0122)
- Niraj Bachheta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4647-5285)
- Lawa Shaban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3657-1695)
- Emmy Nkusi Agabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9881-5130)
- Poster Mutambo
- Cecilia Musonda
Institutions
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (IE)
- Ealing Hospital (GB)
- University Teaching Hospital (ZM)
- Lusaka Apex Medical University (ZM)
- Rwanda Military Hospital (RW)
- East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of surgical education
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103709
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00