Day 6: Starting with a workout and breakfast, we prepared for the full day ahead. Hannah gave a lecture on neuromonitoring emphasized its role in reducing post-op complications. Hannah spoke of the value of real-time feedback on the functionality of the nervous system mid-operation. Hannah also took a playful jab at Dr. Lieberman by reminding […]
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Day 4: Our first day of surgeries in Uganda was a lesson in adaptability. Despite an 8 am start, our team faced numerous uncertainties. We had to determine our operating room locations, staffing, and whether basic amenities like running water were available. After extensive discussions with the Ugandan team, we developed a workable plan. We
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Day 1: After months of meticulous planning and packing, the day had finally arrived for our team to head to Uganda. Part of our team, including spine surgeons Dr. Isador Lieberman, Dr. Michael Hisey, spine fellow Dr. Kalin Fisher, and general surgeon/research associate Dr. Stanley Kisinde from Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, departed from DFW
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