Objective:

To analyze global neurosurgery (GNS) publications authored by individuals affiliated with U.S. institutions, identifying specific trends, gaps, and opportunities for advancing equitable neurosurgical care.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Increased engagement of U.S. neurosurgeons in GNS over the past decade, indicating a growing commitment to global health.
• Diverse thematic focus areas identified, including healthcare access, education, and policy, highlighting the multifaceted nature of GNS.
• Need for improved representation and collaboration with LMIC institutions to enhance the effectiveness of GNS initiatives.

Interpretation:

The study highlights the importance of U.S. contributions to GNS and emphasizes the need for strategic investments to enhance global neurosurgical capacity and equity.

Limitations:

• The review only included studies published in English, which may limit the comprehensiveness of the findings.
• Potential publication bias may affect the representation of GNS contributions.

Conclusion:

Understanding U.S. contributions to GNS can inform future research priorities and collaborative efforts to improve neurosurgical care in underserved regions, particularly through partnerships with LMICs.

Source

Based on findings from:

An Overview of Global Neurosurgery Research in the United States: Identifying Gaps and Potential Areas for Growth

Tirone Young, Sophie Epstein, Mehek Dedhia, Rahul Raj, Olufisayo Atanda-Ogunleye, Isabelle M. Germano. Acta Neurochirurgica, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00701-026-06825-3

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