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24/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from The Operating Room Global (TORG)

As we celebrate this festive season, we give thanks for a year defined by service, learning, collaboration, and global impact across the operating room community. Together, we have strengthened surgical education, shared knowledge across borders, and continued to place patient safety at the heart of all we do.

✨ We invite you to reflect on the highlights of this year and what lies ahead by reading our latest TORG Newsletter.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with purpose, progress, and good health.

- The Operating Room Global (TORG)

24/12/2025

🚨🚨🚨 Deadline Extended:
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – Join the Expanding TORG Creative Design Team (TORG-CDT)!

The Operating Room Global (TORG) is excited to re-open applications for passionate and committed individuals to join our expanding Creative Design Team (CDT). We are inviting Graphic Designers 🎨 and Creative Writers ✍🏾 from medical, surgical, perioperative, allied health, and related backgrounds to be part of this dynamic global team leading TORG’s creative communication efforts.

Deadline for Submissions
30th December 2025
All applications must be received via email before this date.

24/12/2025

💎 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘 💎

🩺 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
“A Surgeon Is Not Defined By The Knife They Wield.”

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡
In the quiet of an operating room, a life trembles on the edge. A heart fighting, a family waiting, a moment that holds everything. Surrender is not an option. A surgeon steps forward, not just with skill, but with courage, compassion, and unwavering resolve.

🫀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Every motion is deliberate. Every decision measured. Every heartbeat a responsibility, every incision a promise. It is in these moments, between science and spirit, that miracles quietly unfold.

👶 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Lives are saved. Trust is honored. Hope is restored. A surgeon does not just operate. They touch the soul of life itself, turning uncertainty into possibility and fear into resilience.

⚡ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲
When precision meets purpose and skill meets compassion, the impossible becomes reality.

🌍 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧
Behind every scar lies a story of survival. Behind every saved life, a testament to courage, teamwork, and science.

✨ 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 ✨
As the year draws to a close, this reflection looks back on a journey defined by skill, sacrifice, and lifesaving decisions. It honours operating room professionals whose precision transforms uncertainty into survival, while framing the operating room as a sacred space of hope and responsibility. It invites gratitude for the unseen moments that define excellence. The long hours, the silent victories, the unwavering commitment, and the resilience that sustains care even in the most demanding circumstances. This is a celebration of service, teamwork, and impact, and a recognition that every life touched this year stands as proof that precision, compassion, and dedication remain at the heart of surgery.

🎯 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
🌐𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒!

23/12/2025

Missed our Webinar? Watch a Replay Below
Global Health Dialogue | Patient Safety and Risk Management in the Operation Theatre

Speaker: Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Member, The Operating Room Global (TORG), USA, and Assistant Professor of Nursing, Adams State University.

This dialogue explores practical approaches to strengthening patient safety and managing risk within the operating theatre environment.

Organised by Emversity, India, in collaboration with The Operating Room Global (TORG) India Chapter.

Watch on TORG YouTube
https://youtu.be/Q8sFOxKK5A4

Global Health Dialogue | Patient Safety and Risk Management in the Operation TheatreJoin us for an insightful session.Speaker: Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Member, T...

23/12/2025

ACHIEVEMENT SPOTLIGHT 🏆
𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹! ✨

We’ve successfully carried out our first-ever endoscopic spinal surgery, a groundbreaking step forward in patient care.

This state-of-the-art, minimally invasive technique uses a tiny camera through incisions as small as 7-10mm, meaning:
✅ Less pain
✅ Lower blood loss
✅ Faster recovery

We’re proud to bring this advanced procedure to our patients.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒!

23/12/2025

Where learning from mistakes is encouraged, patients are safer.

Clinical incident reporting is not about blame. It is about visibility, accountability, and building systems that learn before harm is repeated. Yet in many healthcare settings, reporting practices remain underutilized or inconsistently applied.

We are pleased to share a newly published research article in The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ):
“Clinical Incidents Reporting Practice and Associated Factors Among Health Professionals in Debre Birhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Shoa, Amhara, Ethiopia.”

This study sheds light on how health professionals engage with incident reporting, the barriers they face, and the institutional factors that influence a culture of safety within hospital care.

We congratulate the authors for contributing evidence that supports safer clinical environments and stronger health systems.

22/12/2025

Wishing the TORG family a season filled with joy, warmth, and gratitude. Happy Holidays to our dedicated leaders, members, partners, and supporters who make a positive impact on global healthcare. Together, let's continue transforming lives in the coming year. Cheers to a festive and fulfilling season! 🌟🎁



𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒!

22/12/2025

What happens when life-saving ophthalmic treatments become a growing clinical and economic burden within public health systems?

Across public ophthalmology services, intravitreal injections play a critical role in preserving vision, yet their increasing utilisation raises important questions about workload, patient burden, and long-term sustainability.

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new retrospective audit in The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ):
“Patterns of Intravitreal Injection Utilisation, Treatment Burden, and Cost Implications in a Public Ophthalmology Service.”

This article examines utilisation trends, treatment frequency, and associated cost implications, offering evidence to inform service planning, resource allocation, and patient-centred ophthalmic care.

We congratulate the authors on this valuable contribution to ophthalmology services research and health systems planning.

22/12/2025

Introducing the TORG Scholarship & Fellowship Support Fund
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.

Support education.
Enable graduation.
Advance research.
Donate any amount.
Create lasting impact.

21/12/2025

MEET OUR FACE OF THE WEEK

Prof. Josephine Williams Cody
Pima Medical Institute
(TORG-USA)....

BE OUR FACE OF THE WEEK

Selfie your way to a more connected workplace….
Time to..
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21/12/2025

Guess the procedure.
What stands out to you?..
📸 bakineyrocerrahiyyemerkezi
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
The Operating Room Global (TORG)
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒!

21/12/2025

What happens when a life-threatening oesophageal foreign body presents in a setting with limited equipment and specialist support?

In many low-resource emergency departments, clinicians must rely on ingenuity, adaptability, and safe improvisation to deliver timely care.

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new case series in The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ):
“Emergency Room Foley Catheter Retrieval of an Oesophageal Foreign Body in a Low-Resource Setting: A Case Series.”

This article highlights a practical, low-cost technique for managing oesophageal foreign bodies in emergency settings, demonstrating how simple tools can be used effectively when standard endoscopic resources are unavailable.

We congratulate the authors on this important contribution to emergency care, surgical decision-making, and global health practice.