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The Operating Room Global (TORG) Newsletter

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

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

Start a TORGJ Submission

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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PRELIMINARY REPORT

FREE SURGICAL CAMPAIGN

The Ongoing Free Surgical Campaign at the Murhesa Neurosurgical Center, the National Hub of The Operating Room Global (TORG) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is more than an initiative.

Murhesa Neurosurgical Center
2 Weeks of Surgical Interventions

CAMPAIGN IMPACT SO FAR
566 Patients Registered
249 Surgeries Successfully Performed
290 Patients Still on the Waiting List

PATIENT SAFETY OUTCOMES
Zero Deaths
Zero Major Complications
Real Impact. Real Lives.
Every number represents a person.
Every surgery restores hope.
Every recovery strengthens a family.
Let’s not scroll past this. Let’s act.
Together, we can reduce the waiting list and expand access to safe surgical care.

Support the Next Phase - Donate here

Call for Applications | AHIF 2026 - TORG Nomination Pathway

Following our strategic collaboration with InnovateHealth Africa (IHA), The Operating Room Global (TORG) invites qualified TORG Members and Active Leaders to apply for nomination to the Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship (AHIF) 2026.

TORG will nominate outstanding members for special consideration within this highly competitive continental fellowship. Final selection remains merit-based and aligned with AHIF eligibility criteria.

Deadline: 7th March 2026 | 18:00 BST

Due to the competitive nature of this process, individual feedback may not be provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For how to submit and full eligibility criteria, fellowship structure, and programme details, click on link below.

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Now Published | TORGJ Volume 2, Issue 1 | March 2026

We are pleased to announce the release of The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), Volume 2, Issue 1 | March 2026.

Theme: Optimizing Surgical Outcomes Through Innovation, Systems Improvement, and Patient-Centred Care

This issue features original research, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, and an institutional impact report addressing surgical innovation, patient safety, oncology therapeutics, , perioperative nursing, regenerative medicine, and systems improvement in diverse global settings.

ISSN: 3105-3262 | CC-BY 4.0 | Peer-Reviewed | Open Access | Quarterly

This issue continues our commitment to advancing safe, ethical, and sustainable surgical and perioperative systems globally.

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TORG Scholarship & Fellowship Support Fund

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)

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 Global Research Project D-25 - Month 5 Update

Multinational Audit of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Adherence in Low-Resource Settings. As we conclude Month 5 of this multinational audit, we are proud to report:

735 patients enrolled and counting.

The latest data highlights our leading contributors:

Top 5 Countries

1. Ethiopia

2. Nigeria

3. Tanzania

4. Pakistan

5. Ghana

Top 10 Hospitals

1. Global Maternity, Tanzania

2. Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia

3. University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UOG), Ethiopia

4. Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

5. Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) QF, NST & SMP Campus, Pakistan

6. Federal Medical Centre Nguru, Nigeria

7. District Headquarter Hospital, Parachinar, Pakistan

8. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

9. FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital, Ghana

10. Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia

With sustained participation across multiple countries and institutions, this project continues to demonstrate the strength of collaborative global research in advancing surgical safety in low-resource settings.

Our sincere appreciation goes to every investigator, site lead, and data collector contributing to this growing evidence base. Each submitted case strengthens our understanding of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist implementation and moves us closer to impactful, system-level recommendations.

TORG Creative Design Team

TORG-CDT

Welcome to March

This new month presents fresh opportunities to advocate, collaborate, and achieve excellence towards our shared goal.

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TORG-CDT

Cutting Edge Care: AI in the OR

Every minute lost in the OR carries a cost beyond the schedule. Delayed first cases cascade into compressed turnover times, heavier cognitive loads, and postponed patient care. In resource-limited settings, same-day cancellations are not an inconvenience; they are a care crisis..

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Achievement Spotlight

Robotic Nephrectomy

Experts at the University of Iowa Health Care have performed their first robotic living donor nephrectomy, offering donors a quick recovery, minimal pain, and an excellent overall experience. This milestone paves the way for more life-changing living kidney donations statewide.

Stronger Together

The strength of The Operating Room Global (TORG) is not just in our name, it is in our people. Diverse professionals, united by one mission: advancing surgical excellence, education, and collaboration across borders.

This is what global impact looks like - connection, commitment, and community

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