AnnalsAfricanSurgery

@AfricanSurgery Vol. 23, Issue 1 is live. This issue highlights sustainable surgical research, operative safety, real-world outcomes, minimally invasive surgery, and multidisciplinary care in African practice. 📖 annalsofafricansurgery.com/current-issue #AfricanSurgery #SurgicalResearch #AAS

The Annals of @AfricanSurgery is now on Spotify. The idea is simple: every 2 weeks, we take a paper and walk through it ; what the authors set out to study, how they did it, what they found, and what it means for surgical practice. 🎧Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/635gD9…

Turn your data into a publishable paper! Join our hands-on writing workshop with Annals of @AfricanSurgery editors: Apr 23, 2026 9AM–1PM PrideInn Paradise, Shanzu Bonus: Full APC waiver if you submit within 8 weeks Register : forms.gle/mkCeUwsrc7p7Ep… #AcademicTwitter #MedEd

Online First | @AfricanSurgery Endourology training in Nigeria is limited with low procedural independence (63% cystoscopy vs 3% for advanced procedures). Equipment, funding, and access are key barriers. Read more: annalsofafricansurgery.com/perceptions-of… What’s worked in your setting?

Erectile dysfunction remains common, with variable response to standard treatment. This review of PRP, Li-SWT, and SCT shows Li-SWT improves short-term patient-reported outcomes, while PRP shows benefit at 6 months. Evidence remains limited. Read more : annalsofafricansurgery.com/regenerative-t…

New in Annals of @AfricanSurgery : Navigation services significantly improve breast cancer screening uptake among healthcare workers in Western Kenya, emphasizing the importance of structured support in preventive care. Read more here: annalsofafricansurgery.com/the-impact-of-… #cancerscreening

Sharpen your surgical skills ahead of the Annual Scientific Conference 2026. Join our Pre-Conference Workshops on: 🔹 Vascular Surgery - KES 1000 🔹 Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty - KES 2000( Limited slots) 🔹 Basic & Intermediate Endoscopy - KES 2000 Register today.

Wishing our community a blessed Easter season filled with hope, healing, and new beginnings .Happy Easter from the Annals of @AfricanSurgery .

Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid filled with peace and joy. Thank you for your continued support of Annals of African Surgery. Eid Mubarak! #EidMubarak #AnnalsOfAfricanSurgery #MedTwitter #GlobalSurgery

Blunt pancreatic trauma remains a diagnostic challenge. This retrospective study examines injury patterns, management, and outcomes at a Level 1 trauma center, emphasizing early evaluation and surgical management for complex injuries. Read article: annalsofafricansurgery.com/blunt-pancreat…

SSK Seed Grant Call Funding: KSh 50,000–500,000 for surgical research in Kenya. 📅 Deadline: 30 March 2026 More details: annalsofafricansurgery.com/inside-africa-… #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalResearch #SSK @KenyaSurgical

Online First: We highlight a retrospective review on surgical outcomes of traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) in three referral hospitals in Cameroon (n=240). Early surgery (<72h) and Frankel C/D at admission predicted better outcomes. Read more: annalsofafricansurgery.com/traumatic-spin…

Inside Africa’s Surgical Scene Spotlight on the Colorectal Surgery Education Program by @KapsKenya in Nairobi, hands-on Surgical Skills Workshop in Machakos County focused on laparoscopy, Advanced WALANT, and therapeutic endoscopy. More on our website: annalsofafricansurgery.com/inside-africa-…

Online-First in Annals of @AfricanSurgery : Splenic injuries at @KNH_hospital - Road traffic accidents = top cause - Grade III–V → splenectomy - Polytrauma → longer hospital & ICU stay Surgery remains key; conservative therapy is growing - Read here: annalsofafricansurgery.com/pattern-manage…

Rare but catastrophic: infrarenal aortic injury during laparoscopic entry. A case underscoring vigilance, rapid response, and surgical safety. Read more: annalsofafricansurgery.com/aortic-injury-… #SurgicalSafety #Laparoscopy #AAS

The Annals of African Surgery proudly recognizes and thanks our 2025 reviewers for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing surgical research across Africa. Your work sustains the integrity of our science. #peerreview #evidencebasedsurgery #africansurgery

A 10-year analysis of 100 cases reports improved operative metrics with increasing experience and suggests feasibility in selected larger tumors. Read the study in @AfricanSurgery : annalsofafricansurgery.com/a-decade-of-ex… #surgery #MedTwitter