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- Title
Development of pediatric neurosurgical service at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
- Authors
Suryaningtyas, Wihasto; Arifin, Muhammad; Turchan, Agus; Bajamal, Abdul
- 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.
- Subjects
INDONESIA; NEUROSURGERY; SURGICAL hospitals; PEDIATRIC surgery; MEDICAL care; PEDIATRICS
- Publication
Child's Nervous System, 2017, Vol 33, Issue 9, p1451
- ISSN
0256-7040
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00381-017-3503-1