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The Operating Room Global (TORG) Newsletter

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𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 – 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) invites submissions for our upcoming Special Issue: 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑖𝑛, 𝐴𝑛𝑎𝑒𝑠𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑎 & 𝑂𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑖𝑑-𝑆𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠

As the global surgical community continues to prioritize safer, evidence-based, and opioid-conscious perioperative care, this special issue will highlight innovations in:

✔ Multimodal analgesia
✔ ERAS protocols
✔ Regional anaesthesia advancements
✔ Opioid-free techniques
✔ Cancer surgery pain management
✔ Digital health & AI in pain monitoring
✔ Implementation science in perioperative systems

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
15 April 2026
Peer review and editorial decisions on a rolling basis | Open access | DOI assigned | International visibility

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
One manuscript will be selected as the 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 2026 winner by an independent double-blind panel and will receive official recognition and featured promotion.

Let’s advance safe, ethical, and patient-centred perioperative care globally.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

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Global Webinar - 22nd February 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Extended Reality in Medicine & Surgery: Team Roles, Safety, and Operating Room Integration.
Speaker I: Prof./Dr. Jag Dhanda
(Maxillofacial/Head Neck Consultant Surgeon; Professor of Surgery; CEO of Virtual Reality in Medicine and Surgery; Professor of Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery; Founder and Director of VRiMS; United Kingdom)

Topic II: Building Competency in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Speaker II: Dr. Aabid Ashraf
(MBBS, MS General Surgery, MRCS – The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh; General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Gulf Asian Medical Center, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia; Member, Institutional Review Board, The Operating Room Global (TORG-IRB))

Date: 22nd February, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Global Webinar - 15th March 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Infection Prevention and Control in Surgical Settings
Speaker I: Dr. Raza Khan
(PhD, MS/MBA (Health), Dip. in Patient Safety, CHQP, Six Sigma Black & Green Belt Certified; Surgical Technologist)

Topic II: Patient Safety and Risk Management in Radiation Oncology Practice
Speaker II: Dr. Adeoluwa Adeniji
(MBBS, MSc, FWACS, FMCR, FIMC, CMC, MBA; The Chief Medical Director, Me Cure Cancer Center, Lagos, Nigeria)

Date: Sunday, 15th March, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Global Webinar - 29th March 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic I: Equipment Safety and Technology Related Risks in the Operating Room
Speaker I: Jessie Lopez
(CRCST,CHL, CER, CIS, CSPDT, CFER, CSIS, CASSPT, T-SC, GST and CQIA; SPD/CSPD/CSSD Quality Assurance Manager, USA)

Topic II: Cybersecurity and Digital Safety in the Operating Room Environment
Speaker II: DeJuan Kennedy
((MBA, MSIAC, CISM, CISSP, CCISO; Director of Information Security, Community Health Centers, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer, Kartereo Security, Inc.; Cyber Security Executive; Navy Veteran; Greater Orlando, USA))

Date: Sunday, 29th March, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Global Webinar - 12th April 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic: Anesthesia Challenges in Obstetric Surgery
Speaker: Dr. Jackson Kwizera Ndekezi
(MD, MMEd; Consultant Anesthesiologist; Fellow, Pain Management, King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR), Kigali, Rwanda.)

Date: Sunday, 12th April, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Global Webinar - 26th April 2026

Join us for The Operating Room Global Centre for Education, Innovation & Research Webinar.

Topic: Emergency Management in Complex Gynecological Oncology Surgery
Speaker: Dr. Nigat A. Addis
(MD; Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Gondar; Gynecologic Oncologist; Member, The operating Room Global Institutional Review Board (TORG-IRB); Editorial Board Member, The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ); Gondar, Ethiopia.)

Date: Sunday, 26th April, 2026.
Time: 6pm BST/GMT

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Rolling Applications | Global Call for Applications

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The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) - Progress in surgical science is shaped by the people who keep asking questions, documenting rare cases, challenging old assumptions, and pushing for better systems of care.

Rolling Applications.
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Call for Research Ethics Clearance Application

The Operating Room Global Institutional Review Board (TORG-IRB) is welcoming submissions for ethical review from researchers, clinicians, and collaborators across the globe. Rolling Applications.
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TORG-IRB

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C𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗚-𝗜𝗥𝗕)

19th February 2026 marks one year since the formal inauguration of the TORG-IRB, a milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to ethical integrity, accountability, and excellence in global surgery and allied health research.

Since its inauguration on 𝟭𝟵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the TORG-IRB has rapidly evolved into a structured, internationally recognised ethics body supporting high-quality research across diverse health system contexts.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

• 24 February 2025: Official opening of research ethics proposal submissions

• 20 April 2025: Strategic expansion of the IRB, strengthening multidisciplinary and international representation

• 29 June 2025: Successful hosting of the Inaugural Ethics Congress

o Theme: “Ethics in Global Surgery Research: Foundations, Challenges, and Best Practices”. Focus areas included global ethical frameworks, research involving vulnerable populations, and emerging surgical paradigms

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

In 2025, the TORG-IRB achieved significant regulatory milestones, reinforcing its credibility and governance structure:

• Official registration with the U.S. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)

• IORG Number: IORG0012466

• IRB Number: IRB00014742

• Federalwide Assurance (FWA): FWA00035510

These recognitions position TORG as a globally credible platform for ethically sound, multinational, and partner-led research.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁

As we enter our second year, we are pleased to announce the appointment of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶 as 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 (𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸 & 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦), 𝘛𝘖𝘙𝘎-𝘐𝘙𝘉, effective 𝟏𝟗 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Dr. Bakshi brings strong governance expertise, research and peer-review experience, and demonstrated leadership within TORG. His appointment aligns with our transition to a structured digital submission system and enhanced compliance framework and workflow.

This step reflects our commitment not only to growth, but to scalable, transparent, and audit-ready governance.

One year on, the TORG-IRB stands as a symbol of ethical leadership in global surgery, safeguarding human participants, strengthening research integrity, and building trust across borders.

𝑊𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑂𝑅𝐺-𝐼𝑅𝐵 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑦.

Year one was foundation.

Year two is consolidation and expansion.

The future of ethical global research at TORG is strong.

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TORG Scholarship & Fellowship Support Fund

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Donate any amount, Create lasting impact.

The Operating Room Global (TORG) invites members of the global diaspora, healthcare professionals, institutions, and partners to support the TORG Scholarship & Fellowship Support Fund. Your contribution at any level helps fund scholarships, support fellowship completion and graduation, advance TORG-aligned research and innovation, and enable travel grants and academic exchange.

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TORG One-Year Global Research Fellowship
(Mentorship Track)

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Topic: Data Collection, Data Management, and Ethical Considerations in Human Subjects Research

Cohort-Wide Teaching / Workshop - Session 4

Speaker:
Mr. Hailemariam Getachew
(Director, TORG Institutional Review Board (TORG-IRB);
Former Vice Dean for Research & Continuous Education;
Senior Anesthetist, Lecturer & Researcher;
Koidu Government Hospital (Sierra Leone) & Dilla University Hospital (Ethiopia)).

Date: Saturday, 7th March 2026
Time: 18:00 BST

Program Director:
Dr. Aishwarya M S
Director, Mentorships, Clinical Observerships & Fellowship
TORG.

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PARTNER EVENT

BUAMS Clinical & Scientific Conference March 2026

Academic partnership with The Operating Room Global (TORG) - Registrations Open!

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PARTNER EVENT

TROGSS Luxembourg July 2026

Congress: Technology & Education - Registrations Open!

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PARTNER EVENT

IBC Oxford September 2026

A warm invitation to the Seventh IBC University of Oxford Congress!

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TORG+KFHR Clinical Observership Programme March 2026 (Cohort 2)

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We are pleased to announce the TORG+King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR) Clinical Observership Programme – March 2026 (Cohort 2).

This programme reflects the ongoing collaboration between The Operating Room Global (TORG) and King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR) with the shared objective of providing structured clinical observerships that emphasize academic rigor, professional development, and ethical global health engagement.

The March 2026 cohort represents our continued commitment to strengthening clinical education through supervised exposure, mentorship, and institutional partnership within a high-standard healthcare setting.

We look forward to the successful commencement of this cohort and to further advancing TORG’s mission in global surgical education and training.

Dr Aishwarya M S
Director, Clinical Observership, Fellowship & Mentorship
The Operating Room Global (TORG)

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TORG Creative Design Team

TORG-CDT

Scalpel Meets Compassionate Hands: Quotes from Surgery

Across the globe, over five billion people still lack access to expert and affordable surgical care. Surgery is more than a procedure. it is a deep human undertaking, reliant on the skills, intelligence, and values of those navigating fragile healthcare systems...

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TORG-CDT

World’s First Human-To-Human Heart Transplant – Performed in Africa

Africa played a notable role in the history of heart transplantation. On December 3, 1967, Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, proving its feasibility and laying the foundation for modern cardiac surgery..

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TORG-CDT

Cost Barriers to Surgical Care – Inspiration from True-Life Stories

Mrs A. is a woman living somewhere in rural Africa. She is a widow with only primary-level education, surviving day by day on what little she can earn or receive. On a fateful day, she was rushed to the hospital in a critical state..

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𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐆-DRC

Moving to the Next Phase: The TORG+Murhesa Free Surgical Campaign Is Intensifying

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At the Murhesa Neurosurgical Center Neurosurgical Center, Bukavu, DR. Congo, we are reaching a crucial milestone. After successfully operating on more than 120 patients (cysts, keloids, fibroids, breast nodules), we are officially launching the next phase of our free surgical campaign.

Currently, 74 goiter surgeries are scheduled and will begin in the coming days. This marks a major turning point in our mission, yet the challenge remains immense in the face of growing demand.

Despite our efforts, the needs for the upcoming phases remain critical:
* 147 hernias and over 18 cases of hemorrhoids/prolapse
* 24 breast nodules and 20 additional fibroids
* Spina bifida cases and urgent orthopedic needs (specialists required)

This progress would not have been possible without the courage of our local surgeons and volunteer partners, as well as the expertise of surgeons who travelled from the United Kingdom, Egypt, and India.

Call for Support for This New Phase
To turn these waiting lists into saved lives during this decisive stage, we urgently need:

* Surgical equipment and anesthesia supplies
* Essential medications and hospital consumables
* Fuel for generators (vital to counter frequent power outages)

Together, let’s leave no one behind.
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HER-STORY

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

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HER-STORY was recently created at St. Joseph’s Hospital when an all-female cardiac surgery team came together in the operating room to perform an open-heart procedure.

Women are underrepresented in the cardiac surgery profession, and we want to celebrate this unique milestone and this incredible team!
We are proud of the specialized care they provide to our patients and the inspiration they bring to the next generation of girls who want to break barriers.

Pictured left to right, back row: Kim Caesar (Cardiovascular ORN RN), Dr. Megan Loo (Cardiothoracic Surgeon), Jacque Barnes-Little (CV ORN), Megan Kelso (CV ORN).
Pictured left to right, front row: Dr. Prairie Robinson (Anesthesiologist), Abi Solis (CV ORN), Rachel Thompson-Griffin (CV Surgical Tech), Corinne Cass (CV ORN), Jenna Mahan (CV Surgical Tech), Amanda Lin (CV ORN)
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Matilda Crawford - Anesthesiologist (1894)

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Matilda Crawford (b.1894) is remembered in some vintage history posts as an early pioneering anesthesiologist who helped advance the safe use and understanding of anesthetics at a time when few women entered medical specialties. Working around the turn of the 20th century, she challenged gender barriers in medicine and contributed to improved patient care and anesthesia practices, inspiring future generations of clinicians in a then male-dominated field.

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