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Rural Surgery Research and Training Center – Shanthi Bhavan Medical Center, Biru, Jharkhand

A University of Michigan-led team carried out the analysis of data from 1.6 million hospital stays for four common operations: gall bladder removal, colon surgery, hernia repair and appendectomy…

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Introduction to Gas Insufflation Less Laparoscopic surgeries for Rural Areas

The GILLS or Gas Insufflation Less Laparoscopic Surgeries are slowly gaining popularity in remote and rural areas thanks to the involvement of researchers from NIHR – GHRG…

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Rural Surgical Care: The SBMC Model

Simdega is one of the backward districts of Jharkhand with a population of about 600,000. According to the 2011 census the district had only 31 allopathic medical practitioners. There was only one hospital where surgeries were…

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Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgeries in Rural Areas

Anesthesia is an important consideration in rural areas because of the higher costs and lack of availability. It is a logistic nightmare to get bottled gases and experienced anesthesiologists in rural areas…

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Gas Insufflation Less Laparoscopic Surgeries / Rural Urology for Uganda

Laparoscopic surgeries offer many well-known benefits to the patients and Health Care providers. Some benefits like quick turnovers help in better utilization of the…

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The Singlimari Diagnostic Camp: A Report

Singlimari is a village with a population of 212 and has a century old Church with 120 families. It is about 35 kilometers from Bhalukpong and 10 kilometers from…

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Gas Insufflation Less Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop at Midnapore Medical College

GILLS or Gas Insufflation Less Laparoscopic Surgeries is ideal for rural hospitals because it is possible under the easily available Spinal anesthesia, is less expensive, is easy to…

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