Table 2 Procedures performed by non-specialists in seven surgical specialties
Surgical specialty area | Orthopedics [25] | Ophthalmology [35] | Ear, nose, throat/otolaryngology [6] | Neuro surgery [4] | Plastic surgery [6] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Procedures performed | • C-section • Repair of ruptured uterus • Hysterectomy • Ectopic pregnancy • Tubal ligation • Dilatation and curettage • Manual vacuum aspiration | • Exploratory laparotomy • Inguinal hernia repair • Hydrocelectomy • Appendectomy • Prostatectomy • Bowel surgery (resection, colostomy) • Circumcision • Incision and drainage of abscess • Surgical repair of traumatic wounds | • Debridement of open fractures • External fixation of fractures • Closed fracture manipulation • Joint dislocation • Acute pyogenic musculoskeletal infections • Limb amputation • Management of club foot | • Cataract surgery • Evisceration of the globe • Management of acute eye emergencies • Management of refractive errors [3] | • Ear/nasal foreign body removal • Tonsillectomy • Excision of nasal soft tissue | • Craniotomy • V-P shunting for hydrocephalus | • Management of burn injuries • Skin grafting |