Surgical outreach organization SOFA partners with local healthcare providers in Central America, completing 24 trips and performing 2074 procedures, with 71.4% being hernia repairs. Through capital improvements, education, and partnerships, SOFA ensures sustainability in delivering surgical care, including implementing a laparoscopic training program.
• Why it matters: SOFA’s sustainable model enhances healthcare in Central America through education, partnerships, and over 2,000 critical procedures, ensuring lasting local impact.
Journal Article by Eltahir AA, Oduyale OK, Frisella MM and Matthews BD in Surg Endosc
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