• Investigating the incidence of Head injuries in Eastern Province, Zambia and surgical Outcomes
• Determinants Of Post Operative Myelomeningocele Wound Dehiscence Among Patients Operated On At The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia

• Muller R, Sipalo K, Beals C, Chazura A, Chola S, Garcia R, et al. Barriers to Timely Referral of Children Born with Myelomeningocele in Zambia. J Clin Med. 2025 Aug 13;14(16):5721. doi:10.3390/jcm14165721

• Mwaungulu M, Patrick Noah, Godfrey Sama Philipo, and Chikumbutso Clara Mpanga. "Patterns Of Orthopedic Injuries among Motorcycle Trauma Patients in Malawi." East and Central African Journal of Surgery, December 31, 2024. doi.org/10.4314/ecajs.v29i4.4

In-hospital outcomes of infants with esophageal atresia and trachea-esophageal fistula at a tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania

• Nyamuryekung'e MK, Nyamuryekung'e KK, Bokhary Z, Philipo GS, Lakhoo K. Time to Surgery and Early Outcomes in Neonatal Intestinal Atresia: Experience From Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania. East Cent Afr J Surg. 2025 Oct 1;30(3):13–21. doi:10.4314/ecajs.v30i3.3
• Nyamuryekung'e MK, Philipo GS, Bokhary Z, Lakhoo K. Addressing the Critical Shortage of Pediatric Surgical Care Providers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reflections from the Region's First Hub. East Cent Afr J Surg. 2025 Dec 31;30(4). doi:10.4314/ecajs.v30i4.9

• Okebe, Sarah, Francis Osawa, Peter Mwika, and Timothy Jumbi. "Is Uroflowmetry a Valuable Tool for Posterior Urethral Valve Ablation Follow-Up? A Single Centre Study in Africa on Voiding Patterns and Outcomes." East and Central African Journal of Surgery 29, no. 4 (December 31, 2024): 1–8. doi.org/10.4314/ecajs.v29i4.2

Implementation of "Enhanced Recovery after Surgery" (ERAS®) protocol in a Low Income Settings

• Shale WT, Sahilemariam AT, Nureta TH, Moges TG, Keno EK, Demissie WR, et al. Adaptation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol for Elective Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeries for Tertiary Hospitals in Ethiopia: A Modified Delphi Study. World J Surg. n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/wjs.70274

• Outcomes of Geriatric Fractures in Rwanda
• Analysis of Orthopedic Surgery e-Logbook Data to Evaluate Surgical Training Exposure, Competency Progression, and Training Equity in East, Central, and Southern Africa

• Kubwimana O, E. Muvunyi, Philipo GS, "Outcomes of Geriatric distal radius fractures at CHUB: A Cross-section study". East African Orthopedic Journal, 2025

Impact of Frailty on postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing major surgery in Mulago Hospital

• Evidence Supporting Performance Measures Of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using A Novel Low-Cost Training System
• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy For Wound Care In A Resource-Limited Setting

• Ngam BN, Tchinde NMJ, Kim E, Snell MJ, Aliyeva L, Yu BJ, et al. The Impact of a Self-Directed, Low-Cost Laparoscopic Simulation-Based Training Model Among Surgical Trainees in Cameroon. World J Surg. 2026 Jan 9;wjs.70219. doi:10.1002/wjs.70219
• Ngam BN, Snell MJ, Kim GJ. Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgical Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: How I Learned Laparoscopy. World J Surg. 2026 Mar 3;wjs.70295. doi:10.1002/wjs.70295

In Adults Presenting For Surgery, How Does Good 6 Minute Walk Test (6Mwt) Scores Compared To Poor Test Scores Impact The Surgical Decisions & Outcomes?

Predictors Of Mortality And Development Of A Predictive Score In Geriatric Surgical Patients: A 5 Years Retrospective Cohort Study

Trauma Registry And Outcomes Assessment At Tenwek Hospital: A Catalyst For Surgical Systems Improvement

• Otoki K, et al. Laparoscopic appendectomy improves outcomes and reduces costs in rural Kenya. Surg Endosc 2025. doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-11589-5

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Preoperative Malnutrition Among Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip And Palate In Rwanda

• Cyuzuzo T, Nshumuyiki J, Niyihuza CD, Mukagaju F, Shyaka I, Nezerwa Y, Furaha C, Reilly DA, Rickard J, Vyas RM, Ntirenganya F. Prevalence and Factors Associated With Preoperative Malnutrition Among Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and Palate in Rwanda. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Jan 27;14(1):e7423. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000007423
• Cyuzuzo, T., & Ntirenganya, F. (2025). Cooking Gas Explosion and Burn Accidents in Kigali: Epidemiological Profile and outcomes of patients admitted to the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 30(2), 11–18. doi.org/10.4314/ecajs.v30i2.3

Randomized Controlled Trial On Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Conventional Wound Care In Treatment Of Wounds

Assessment Of Training Environment Of Plastic, Reconstructive And Hand Surgery In Ethiopia: Qualitative Method Study

• Lemma, M.A., Worku, B.A., Bayou, R.K., Nthumba, P.M., Osoo, M.O., Onyango, O.O., Philipo, G.S., Prisno, D.E., 2026. Assessment of Training Environment of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery in Ethiopia. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. - Glob. Open 14, e7763. doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007763
• Lemma MA, et al. Surgical Management of Gestational Gigantomastia: A Case Report Highlighting Therapeutic Intervention. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025;13:e6446. doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006446

Improving Follow-Up and Early Surgical Intervention for Children with Hirschsprung's Disease at Kamuzu Central Hospital, Malawi

Impact of High-Fidelity Simulation on the Management of Open Fractures for Medical Students in Senior clerkship

The use of plastic wrap for burn wound management in resource constrained setting, rural Zambia

Epidemiology, Management and outcomes of perforated peptic ulcers amongst adult patients at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi, a prospective cohort study

Evaluating accessibility of Surgical services for Male Cancers in Peri-Urban Ndola District: A Surgical Health System's Perspective

Pattern and Trend of In-Hospital Mortality of Children Who Have Undergone Surgery in the COSECSA Region; A Three-year Descriptive Study Based on the e-Logbook of COSECSA Trainees

Understanding Surgical Practice Patterns and Job Satisfaction Among the Surgical Workforce in County Hospitals in Kenya: Exploring Solutions to Recruitment and Retention

Outcomes and quality of life following surgical treatment of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda: A Cross sectional study

Impact of socioeconomic factors and health seeking behavior on outcomes of intussusception in pediatric patients – multicenter study

Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of ctDNA TP53 Mutations and miRNAs in Esophageal Cancer Patients in Malawi

An Interventional Study to Transition from Paper-Based to Electronic Documentation of Consent for Surgical Procedures at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College

Assessment of standardized burn care at District and regional referral hospitals in Lake zone regions in Tanzania

Intra-abdominal surgery in COSECSA accredited district hospitals in Rwanda: a 2-year retrospective study of patient management and outcome of care

Burden, Risk Factors, and Lived Experiences of Patients with Perianal fistula in Rwanda: A Multicenter Mixed-Methods Study

Depression And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Their Associated Factors Among Burn Patients Managed At Kiruddu National Referral Hospital. A Cross Sectional Study

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Exploring Experiences of Parents of Babies Born with Gastroschisis Receiving Care in Tanzania: A Mixed-Methods Study

Development of a Machine Learning Based Multicenter Risk Calculator for Predicting Perioperative Adverse Events in Emergency General Surgery in a Low and Middle-Income Country Setting

H.O.P.E. — Harnessing Ostomy Patient Experiences. Exploring the socioeconomic burden and care innovations for pediatric colostomies in Zimbabwe: A mixed-methods study

Exploring the surgical decision making process for stoma creation in Africa

Scaling Low-Cost Biologic Solutions for Fracture Care: Outcomes of Locally Prepared Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Open Tibiofibular Fractures Treated with SIGN Nails in Ethiopia

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy For Wound Care In A Resource-Limited Setting