Neurosurgical Procedures by Neurosurgeons and General Surgeons at a Tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia: A Comparative Analysis of Case-Mix and Early Outcomes

Key Points

• To compare the case-mix and early outcomes of neurosurgical procedures performed by neurosurgeons and general surgeons.
• Comparative analysis of neurosurgical procedures at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia
• Assessment of case-mix and patient outcomes between general and neurosurgeons.
• Evaluation of early outcomes related to trauma cases.
• General surgeons performed most of the neurosurgical procedures, primarily focusing on trauma cases.
• Outcomes achieved by general surgeons were comparable to those of neurosurgeons.
• Findings support the idea of task sharing in resource-limited settings.