Development of pediatric neurosurgical service at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Abstract

Purpose: This review traces the history of pediatric neurosurgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital (DSGH) and its role in advancing the field of pediatric neurosurgery. Methods: The history, the founding fathers, and the next generations of the pediatric neurosurgery in DSGH were traced back from original sources and authors’ life stories. Result: Pediatric neurosurgical service at DSGH has its own unique perspective being a pediatric service in general hospital setting. It serves second largest city of Indonesia - the fifth most populated country in the world. Historical vignette and future perspectives are narratively presented. Conclusion: As a pediatric neurosurgical service at general hospital in developing country, its development deserves a special mention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1451-1458
Number of pages8
JournalChild's Nervous System
Volume33
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2017

Keywords

  • Developing country
  • Endoscopic neurosurgery
  • Frontoethmoidal encephalocele (FEEM)
  • Pediatric neurosurgical service

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