Operative and consultative proportions of neurosurgical disease worldwide: estimation from the surgeon perspective

Journal of Neurosurgery
Michael C DewanMark G Shrime

Abstract

OBJECTIVEThe global magnitude of neurosurgical disease is unknown. The authors sought to estimate the surgical and consultative proportion of diseases commonly encountered by neurosurgeons, as well as surgeon case volume and perceived workload.METHODSAn electronic survey was sent to 193 neurosurgeons previously identified via a global surgeon mapping initiative. The survey consisted of three sections aimed at quantifying surgical incidence of neurological disease, consultation incidence, and surgeon demographic data. Surgeons were asked to estimate the proportion of 11 neurological disorders that, in an ideal world, would indicate either neurosurgical operation or neurosurgical consultation. Respondent surgeons indicated their confidence level in each estimate. Demographic and surgical practice characteristics-including case volume and perceived workload-were also captured.RESULTSEighty-five neurosurgeons from 57 countries, representing all WHO regions and World Bank income levels, completed the survey. Neurological conditions estimated to warrant neurosurgical consultation with the highest frequency were brain tumors (96%), spinal tumors (95%), hydrocephalus (94%), and neural tube defects (92%), whereas stroke (54%), central n...Continue Reading

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Apr 28, 2018·Journal of Neurosurgery·Michael C DewanUNKNOWN We would like to thank the following individuals for their dedication and contribution to identifying the global neurosurgic
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