Webinars

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a devastating oro-facial gangrene which predominately affects malnourished children across Africa and Southeast Asia; however, the disease has been known to occur sporadically in immunocompromised patients throughout the world. Having only recently been recognized by the World Health Organization as an official Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), noma suffered from decades of detrimental peripheralization. To date, neither a causative agent has been identified, nor do we have a complete understanding of the disease’s epidemiology. In this presentation, we will review the history of noma, the available literature on the disease, as well as the current trends in its surgical management. We will consider how the disease is treated from a dental and public health perspective, while situating it contemporaneously alongside recent advocacy efforts. Finally, we will discuss the work of the International Noma Network in uniting the global noma research community, attempting to foster collaboration and research-sharing across disciplines and at all levels of expertise.

Dr. Mohamed El-Shazly is a renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Egypt, dedicated to transforming lives through cleft care. As Chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department and Professor at Assiut University, he has trained generations of surgeons while advancing surgical care across the country. In his role as CEO of Operation Smile Egypt and Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Dr. El-Shazly has been a driving force behind expanding access to safe, high-quality cleft surgery. Join us for our May session as he shares his experiences and the profound impact of cleft care

Developing sound and just global surgery practices means we need clarity regarding the philosophical assumptions that underpin everything we do. This talk will provide a structured overview of philosophy and bioethics, as well as how these relate to global surgery practice.

Las complicaciones respiratorias más frecuentes que suceden en quirófano de las cirugías en Operación sonrisa Laringoespasmo y Broncoespasmo, como diagnosticarlas y como resolverlas.

This live webinar will feature a brief didactic presentation on the recognition and management of malignant hyperthermia (MH) and will then conclude with a panel discussion on features of MH presenting in the operating room and PACU/ICU settings, with speakers from 3 different countries representing perspectives on MH from both pediatric anesthesiology and pediatric intensive care/recovery room settings.

Noma (craniofacial gangrene) is a destructive, life-threatening, polymicrobial infection of the face associated with profound immunosuppression and malnutrition. While there is much to learn regarding aetiology and pathophysiology of Noma, mortality is undeniably high and survivors are often left profoundly scarred. Many patients who survive Noma undergo multiple facial reconstructive operations to restore even basic functions such as speaking and eating, and to attempt to reconstruct their facial appearance to better participate in daily social life.

Join us for the April session of the Global Surgery Speaker Series with Erin Ugai from Mercy Ships as she discusses Building Sustainable Global Surgery Programs: Lessons from Cross-Cultural Partnerships. Learn how collaboration, cultural understanding, and long-term capacity-building efforts shape successful surgical programs worldwide. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on creating lasting impact in global health!