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Development of pediatric neurosurgical service at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Purpose

This review traces the history of pediatric neurosurgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital (DSGH) and its role in advancing the field of pediatric neurosurgery.

Methods

The history, the founding fathers, and the next generations of the pediatric neurosurgery in DSGH were traced back from original sources and authors’ life stories.

Result

Pediatric neurosurgical service at DSGH has its own unique perspective being a pediatric service in general hospital setting. It serves second largest city of Indonesia - the fifth most populated country in the world. Historical vignette and future perspectives are narratively presented.

Conclusion

As a pediatric neurosurgical service at general hospital in developing country, its development deserves a special mention.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Airlangga University Faculty of Medicine—Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

    Wihasto Suryaningtyas, Muhammad Arifin, Agus Turchan & Abdul Hafid Bajamal

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Suryaningtyas, W., Arifin, M., Turchan, A. et al. Development of pediatric neurosurgical service at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Childs Nerv Syst 33, 1451–1458 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3503-1

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