Factors Influencing Delayed Surgical Intervention in Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Mulago Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Prevalence - Takeaways - MDSpire

Factors Influencing Delayed Surgical Intervention in Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Mulago Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Prevalence

  • By

  • Daniel Lule

  • Shamim Nabidda

  • Abraham Muhwezi

  • Ronald Naitala

  • Anne Akullo

  • Enid Kawala Kagoya

  • Ruth Namazzi

  • Nasser Kakembo

  • Joan Kalyango

  • February 12, 2026

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    Wilms tumor is the most common childhood renal cancer, with significant survival disparities between high-income and low-income countries.

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    Delayed surgical intervention in pediatric Wilms tumor patients is prevalent in Uganda, significantly impacting survival rates.

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    Factors contributing to surgical delays include limited theatre space, workforce shortages, and equipment gaps in healthcare facilities.

  • 4

    The study utilized a mixed-methods approach to assess the prevalence of delayed surgery and identify barriers faced by pediatric patients.

  • 5

    Timely surgical intervention is critical for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates in children with Wilms tumor.

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Factors Influencing Delayed Surgical Intervention in Pediatric Wilms Tumor Patients at Mulago Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Prevalence

  • by Daniel Lule, Shamim Nabidda, Abraham Muhwezi, Ronald Naitala, Anne Akullo, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Ruth Namazzi, Nasser Kakembo, Joan Kalyango

  • February 12, 2026

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