Table 2 Procedures performed by non-specialists in seven surgical specialties
| Surgical specialty area | Obstetrics [4, 13, 20, 36, 37] | General surgery [4, 14, 19] | 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 |
