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Bridging Field Experience and Global Evidence to Elevate Reconstructive Surgery on the World Health Agenda The Unseen Emergency: Why Reconstructive Surgery Matters We are pleased to invite you to 2nd Chance & Geneva Health Forum’s side event at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). This session will highlight the crucial role of reconstructive surgery in global health policies, emphasizing […]
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop
For the second time, we have the opportunity to train surgeons in Lomé. In partnership with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), this training is a crucial step in developing a network of specialists capable of treating patients with severe injuries and deformities.
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On May 25, 2025, join us in Geneva for Race for Gift, a unique solidarity race where every step you take helps restore dignity to patients in need of reconstructive surgery and supports the training of local surgeons in sub-Saharan Africa.
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop
Three parallel workshops:
Reconstructive surgery (basic course), Anesthesia, Operating theater nurse care.
20 patients scheduled for surgery
Postoperative follow-up for 13 patients operated on in 2024
This 9th mission in Tumbi is part of our commitment to strengthening local medical capacities and ensuring follow-up care for patients from previous missions.
Successful awake intubation using Airtraq® in a low-resource setting for a patient with severe post-burn contractures
Ponthus S, Odiakosa M, Gautier B, Dumont L.
ICRC Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care in Geneva
Represented by Dr. Cindy Bouvet and Anne Zeidan, 2nd Chance is participating in the ICRC Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care on December 17-18 in Geneva.
Training Mission in Obstetric Fistula Surgery
Basic Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop
Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Training Workshop
Intraoperative Anesthesia-Related Critical Events in Low-Resource Hospitals During Short-Term Surgical Missions in Tanzania and Democratic Republic of the Congo: An Observational Study
Ponthus S, Omari A, Tesha S, Mbuza C, Peruzzo A, Kabuya P, Yamuremye R, Dumont L.