What question did this study set out to answer?

To compare the case-mix and early outcomes of neurosurgical procedures performed by neurosurgeons and general surgeons.

March 15, 2026Operative Neurosurgery0 citations

Neurosurgical Procedures by Neurosurgeons and General Surgeons at a Tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia: A Comparative Analysis of Case-Mix and Early Outcomes

OMOumou Kalsoum MbackeUniversity of Virginia Medical Center CRCleresa Renee RobertsUniversity of Virginia Medical Center DNDivine NwaforUniversity of Virginia Medical Center

Key Points

To compare the case-mix and early outcomes of neurosurgical procedures performed by neurosurgeons and general surgeons.
Comparative analysis of neurosurgical procedures at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia
Assessment of case-mix and patient outcomes between general and neurosurgeons.
Evaluation of early outcomes related to trauma cases.
General surgeons performed most of the neurosurgical procedures, primarily focusing on trauma cases.
Outcomes achieved by general surgeons were comparable to those of neurosurgeons.
Findings support the idea of task sharing in resource-limited settings.

Abstract

GS performed most procedures-chiefly trauma-and achieved outcomes comparable with NS. Findings support task sharing and skills-based training as strategies to expand timely and safe operations in resource-limited settings.

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