Abstract
The skill set of a plastic surgeon, which addresses a broad range of soft tissue conditions that are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, remains relevant in the unmet need for surgical care. Recently, there has being a major paradigm shift from discipline-based to disease-based care, resulting in an emerging component of patient-centered care; adequate access to subspecialty care in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Given the need for an evolution in sub-specialization, this article focuses on the benefits and future role of differentiation of plastic surgeons into sub-specialty training pathways in sub-Saharan Africa.
Highlights
The skill set of a plastic surgeon, which addresses a broad range of soft tissue conditions that are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, remains relevant in the unmet need for surgical care
disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is the sum of life years lost due to premature mortality and years lived with disability adjusted for severity [2]
Sixty-six per cent of the estimated DALYs comprising the global burden of disease attributed to surgical conditions are due to injuries, malignancies, and congenital anomalies
Summary
Sub-specialization in plastic surgery in Sub-saharan Africa: capacities, gaps and opportunities.
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