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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia
September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event
GCSA 2020
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Title : Past, present and future of cervical spine disc surgery
Ricky Rasschaert, Hospital Network Antwerp, Belgium
Cervical spine surgery has been performed for more than a century. As the indications for surgery changed over the years, so did the surgical technique and technology that is being used. I will present the original indications and surgical solutions from around 1911, heading dege [....] » Read More
Title : Fibrinolytic bleeding
Agnese Ozolina, Rigas Stradins University, Latvia
During the last few years, increasing attention has been paid to reports demonstrating the influence of the fibrinolytic system on increased peri -and postoperative bleeding in terms of anti-fibrinolytic prophylaxis and treatment of bleeding. Particularly, increased attention is [....] » Read More
Title : My evolution as a hypospadiologist
Sagar Aravind Jawale, Jawale Institute of Pediatric Surgery, India
Introduction: Last 20 years, I operated more than 1000 cases of hypospadias in my centre. When I started 20 years ago, I did the operations exactly as described by stalwarts in hypospadiology as Dr Henry Duckett, Dr Warren Snodgrass, but failed to give me any significant results. [....] » Read More
Title : Individual grip force profiling for assessing surgical task skill evolution
Birgitta Dresp Langley, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France
Benchmark methods permitting to establish objective criteria for surgical skill and task expertise need to be worked out to effectively train surgeons on computer controlled surgery system. Grip force monitoring during task execution allows establishing individual grip force prof [....] » Read More
Title : Congenial cervical teratoma in neonates: Two cases report and review of literature
Gamal Al Saied, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Congenial cervical teratomas are rare tumors in neonates. These tumors are germ cell tumors commonly composed of multiple cell types derived from one or more of the three germ layers. They carry a potentially lethal prognosis because of the immediate effects of airway obstruction [....] » Read More
Title : Fascia plane block for spine surgery complementary to general anaesthesia
Agnese Ozolina, Rigas Stradins University, Latvia
Regional anaesthesia and pain management have experienced advances in recent years, especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. The erector spinae plane block (ERSB) is one of the newest techniques to be described. In the past two years, publications referring to ESP bloc [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of COVID-19: Current guidance on management of neck of femur fractures. What have we learned?
Abdus Samee Wasim, Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, United Kingdom
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on healthcare systems worldwide, and in all departments. With reference to trauma and orthopaedics, COVID-19 has effected change in many facets of our work. We have been forced to revisit and reshape management pathway [....] » Read More
Title : Does time of day attending the emergency department with an ankle fracture dislocation affect patient outcomes? An assessment of efficacy and timing of first reduction and impact on short and long term patient outcomes
Abdus Samee Wasim, Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, United Kingdom
Introduction: Globally ankle fractures dislocations (AFD) are increasingly common injuries that necessitates urgently expedited management to avoid complex and lengthy hospital admission. British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS [....] » Read More
Title : Reconstruction of zygomatic-orbital fracture in pediatric patients victim of physical aggression by a large-caliber firearm projectile
Maria Luisa Alves Lins, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil
Abstract: Facial trauma can be considered one of the most devastating aggressions found in trauma centers due to the emotional consequences and the possibility of deformity. This eventuality acquires a much greater danger when produced in children, because regardless of the possi [....] » Read More
Title : Face injuries caused by dog bite
Frederico Marcio Varela Ayres de Melo Junior, Maurício de Nassau University, Brazil
Introduction: The bites that are of most interest to the dental surgeon are caused by domestic animals, especially dogs and cats. These injuries are of great importance, as they have a high rate of contamination and can cause, in addition to serious local infections, some systemi [....] » Read More
Title : Patient outcomes after direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
Sachi Shah, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, United Kingdom
Background: Direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty has become increasingly popular over the last decade. This approach aims to minimise tissue damage and improve post-operative recovery. Several studies have reported outcomes and comparisons to other total hip arth [....] » Read More
Title : Craniofacial fracture produced by melee weapon: Surgical reconstruction
Camilla Siqueira de Aguiar, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
Introduction: Facial trauma can be considered one of the most devastating aggressions found in trauma centers due to emotional and its possibility of permanent aesthetic deformity. It affects the male population more in the proportion of 3:1 and the age group with the highest pre [....] » Read More
Title : Surgical excision of polymorphous adenocarcinoma in the maxila with mucous flap reconstruction
Lohana Maylane Aquino Correia de Lima, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil
Low-grade polymorphous adenocarcinoma is a malignant neoplasm of salivary glands with uncommon occurrence in the head and neck region, almost exclusively affecting minor salivary glands. While this condition has typical clinical pathological signs, it commonly presents low biolog [....] » Read More
Title : Pansurgical electronic operative records within a national healthcare system: A single centre experience and national review of practice
Anastasia Otamas, NHS, United Kingdom
Background: Clear, legible and accurate documentation remains an important medico-legal challenge, being fundamental to good medical practice as endorsed by the General Medical Council. Operative records are no exception with the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) prov [....] » Read More
Title : Can no shows to hospital appointment be avoided
Ashfaq Chandio, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, United Kingdom
Introduction: Non-attendance is a common source of inefficiency in a health service, wasting time, resources, potentially lengthening waiting lists, increases patient suffering, morbidity and has received little attention. Patient failure to attend hospital outpatient appointment [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of anaemia in patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer
Ashfaq Chandio, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, United Kingdom
Background: Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the UK. Colorectal cancer is rare before age 40; the incidence rises gradually to 3.7/1000 per year by age of 80 years. 94% new cases are diagnosed over age of 50 an [....] » Read More
Title : Analysis of the accuracy and operative relevance of hand trauma referrals in plastic surgery
Arpit Bakulash Patel, Royal Free Hospital, United Kingdom
Introduction:This audit aims is to critically access the accuracy and appropriateness of referrals to the Hand Trauma Clinic. Inappropriate trauma clinic referrals can lead to overloading of the clinic and reduction in specialist service availability and delay in service provisio [....] » Read More
Title : Improving uptake of fascia iliaca block in neck of femur fracture patients - a local centre service improvement project
Arpit Bakulash Patel, Royal Free Hospital, United Kingdom
Background: 75,000 neck of femur (NOF) fractures occur each year in England and Wales. Prompt adequate analgesia is a major priority in hip fracture management as per blue book. This not only improves patients’ wellbeing but also reduces the risk of delirium and facilitates [....] » Read More