Iasmina Ciocan - Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Iasmina Ciocan 

Neurosurgery is, as we all know, one of the most demanding medical fields, due to needing utmost precision. Here, even the tiniest mistakes bring horrible consequences. Therefore, neurosurgery requires cutting-edge technology, dedicated professionals, and tremendous financial resources. Sadly, in low- and middle-income areas, the proficiency of neurosurgical care is being brought down by numerous challenges. People could always be affected by neurosurgical conditions, no matter which country they live in, hence it is essential to address the obstacles faced in this medical field, on a global level.

One of these crucial problems is the absence of trained personnel and adequate surgical equipment. Specialized neurosurgical care is mandatory for conditions like hydrocephalus, brain tumors, congenital anomalies, and spinal cord injuries. However, the growing scarcity of skilled neurosurgeons and neurosurgical facilities in some countries, means that a notable amount of patients do no receive the care they desperately need, causing unwanted outcomes. 

Furthermore, the obtainability of consumables and disposables, specifically surgical sutures, shunt systems, and implants, is frequently limited. It is common for countries affected by this to rely on donated or already used equipment from high-income countries. Because of the shortages, some foundations have been established, but the unvarnished truth is that they are not enough. 

Moreover, neurosurgical training in low- and middle-income countries falls short of the training taught in high-income areas, as comprehensive and first-rate training in neurosurgery remains an ongoing challenge. This is a direct consequence of the lack of funding and modern infrastructure, therefore neurosurgeons not being able to perform and teach newer, and possibly better, techniques. 

Although these challenged countries bear both a lot of potential and talented neurosurgeons, the lack of human resources preclude their progress in patient treatment and their involvement in neurosurgical research. In conclusion, all of these problems in the neurosurgical field, which appear on a global level, lead to tragically high rates of disability and mortality. 


Meet the Author:

My name is Iasmina Ciocan. I am a 16 year-old student from Romania. I love to read and write and I’m passionate about neuroscience. 

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