UCT Surgical Society

The Charity Ball ‘24 The date has been set for the most anticipated fundraising event of the Surgical Society calendar, the Charity Ball. Attendees can expect a glamorous and festive evening in support of the Groote Schuur Hospital Trust’s “Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery” project. Groote Schuur Hospital has faced extensive challenges in fulfilling the demand for emergency surgical procedures, as a result of extenuating funding restrictions. Despite stifling circumstances, Groote Schuur Hospital nevertheless conducted over 6,000 emergency operations - a large proportion of which suffered delays due to aforementioned resource limitations. The Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery scheme intends to alleviate restrictions on emergency surgeries by increasing surgical capacity, thereby reducing waiting times and improving patient outcomes. The initiative plans to add 70 additional emergency theatre lists annually, which will accommodate an additional 200-220 emergency surgeries. The generosity and philanthropy of our donors and attendees will directly benefit the Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery, empowering Groote Schuur Hospital to perform such life-saving surgical interventions. The Surgical Society is eager to share more details of the Charity Ball in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the society invites you to explore more about the Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery at this link: https://www.gshtrust.co.za.

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I felt inspired by the insightful keynote presentations at the Innovations in Global Surgery 2024 3rd International Congress. Thank you for the opportunity to attend the opening of this Congress, Salome Maswime and team. This gathering of colleagues from different disciplines and world regions represents a key opportunity for social innovation and access to universal health coverage 💡 Bruce Biccard Robin Veitch Charmaine Cunningham Jeff Murugan Kathryn Chu Nobhojit Roy Sithombo Maqungo Cassandra (Tatenda) Mbanje Tracey Naledi Lionel Green - Thompson Tasleem Ras

Such an inspiring Day 3 of the Innovations in Global Surgery Congress with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman reminding us to bring back humanity and ethics to medicine and surgery, and about the importance of spirituality and serendipity #ICIGS2024

It was truly an honor to be part of the organization and attend the 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery, which took place in the city of Cape Town and was co-hosted by UCT Global Surgery and UCT Surgical Society. #ICIGS2024

In partnership with the UCT Surgical Society we successfully hosted the 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery #ICIGS2024. With over 200 attendees from 27 countries, this event showcased experts dedicated to enhancing surgical access in various settings around the world. Through keynote addresses, abstract presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions, participants shared best practices and advancements in the field of global surgery. Mark your calendars for next year's event in Malawi, where the 4th Congress will take place. #ICIGS2024 #ICIGS2025

💉 Minimal Access in Global Surgery Workshop: Combined Workshop with Rural MIS A workshop that integrates Surgical Innovation and addresses the pressing Global Surgery needs in Africa. Exclusive hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art laparoscopic lab, fostering Surgical Innovations. Topics to be covered: • Principles of laparoscopy • Importance of laparoscopy in Global Surgery • Hands-on training on laparoscopic simulators • Introduction to Laptop Cystoscopy and Gasless Laparoscopy simulation using RAIS device. Faculty: Dr Jesudian Gnanaraj, Professor Anurag Mishra, Dr Lovenish Bains, Dr Deepa Kizhakke Veetil, Professor Peter Culmer When: Sunday, 5 May 2024 Hosts: Urogynaecology unit, Stellenbosch University Register: https://lnkd.in/gKpQDHtV Limited to 20 delegates - Register early. #GlobalSurgery #GlobalHealth #Surgery #Laparascopy IASSS - International Association of Student Surgical Societies UCT Surgical Society UCT Global Surgery

The countdown is on! We're officially gearing up for #ICIGS2024, where we explore 'Value-based innovation in Global Surgery'. Our congress aims to unite surgeons, anaesthetists, engineers, students, and more in shaping the future of surgical care! Register: https://lnkd.in/g96CB7yV #GlobalSurgery #GlobalHealth

🌟 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 🌟 We are excited to share our keynote speakers for the International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery 2024! This is a truly international congress, which aims to address the unmet need for surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia care in low- and middle-income settings. Our theme this year is ‘Value-based innovation in Global Surgery’. • Prof ANNE BEATRICE KIHARA • Prof Sithombo Maqungo • Prof Nomafrench Mbombo (PhD) • Dr Miriam Mutebi, MD,MSc,FACS • Prof Nobhojit Roy • Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman Learn more about our keynote speakers here: https://lnkd.in/dcuskK7i Register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/gKpQDHtV ICIGS 2024 will be taking place in Cape Town, South Africa from the 5th to the 7th of May. We plan to share and showcase innovations in Global Surgery, advances, and best practice. We have a variety of themes including access to surgical care, improving the quality of surgical care, technology and infrastructure, and systems thinking. We look forward to hosting, surgeons, anaesthetists, engineers, obstetricians and gynaecologists, emergency physicians, medical students and registrars and invite you to join us. #GlobalSurgery #GlobalHealth Salome Maswime UCT Surgical Society UCT Global Surgery UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences IASSS - International Association of Student Surgical Societies UCT MedTech

💡 Workshop: Global Surgery Hackathon Don't miss out on this exciting session chaired by Prof Salome Maswime and Robin Veitch, with valuable insights from Prof Michael Belfort, MD, PhD and Prof Larry Hollier MD FACS FAAP as speakers. What is a hackathon? Students, researchers, medical doctors and surgeons will be gathered together to find innovative and creative solutions for real world surgical challenges in an attempt to design interventions that make a difference in the world of surgery. Delegates will be split into groups to solve global surgery challenges all in an attempt to create better surgical system. When: Sunday, 5 May 2024 Where: University of Cape Town, South Africa Register: https://lnkd.in/gKpQDHtV Limited to 50 delegates - Register early. UCT Surgical Society UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences IASSS - International Association of Student Surgical Societies