Peer-Reviewed Publications

2023

Academic global surgical competencies: A modified Delphi consensus study. Pawlak N, Dart C, Aguilar HS, Ameh E, Bekele A, Jimenez MF, Lakhoo K, Ozgediz D, Roy N, Terfera G, Ademuyiwa AO, Alayande BT, Alonso N, Anderson GA, Anyanwu SNC, Aregawi AB, Bandyopadhyay S, Banu T, Bedada AG, Belachew AG, Botelho F, Bua E, Campos LN, Dodgion C, Drejza M, Durieux ME, Dutta R, Erdene S, Ferreira RV, Gathuya Z, Ghosh D, Jawa RS, Johnson WD, Khan FA, Leon FJN, Long KL, Mahajan A, Maine RG, Malolos GZC, McClain CD, Nabukenya MT, Nthumba PM, Nwomeh BC, Ojuka DK, Penny N, Quiodettis MA, Rickard J, Roa L, Salgado LS, Samad L, Seyi-Olajide JO, Smith M, Starr N, Stewart RJ, Tarpley JL, Trostchansky JL, Trostchansky I, Weiser TG, Wobenjo A, Wollner E, Jayaraman S.

Effectiveness of intraoperative peritoneal lavage with saline in patient with intra-abdominal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Zhou Q, Meng W, Ren Y, Li Q, Boermeester MA, Nthumba PM, Rickard J, Zheng B, Liu H, Shi Q, Zhao S, Wang Z, Liu X, Luo Z, Yang K, Chen Y, Sawyer RG.

International consensus recommendations for the optimal prioritisation and distribution of surgical services in low-income and middle-income countries: a modified Delphi process. Henry JA, Reyes AM, Ameh E, Yip CH, Nthumba PM, Mehes M, Lelchuk A, Hollier L, Waqainabete I, Abdullah NH, Alliance T G4, Hill A, Ferguson MK.

2022

Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nthumba PM, Huang Y, Perdikis G, Kranzer K.

Ethical Dilemmas in Global Plastic Surgery: Divergent Perspectives of Local and Visiting Surgeons. Schoenbrunner AR, McIntyre JK, Nthumba PM, Muchemwa FC, Sigler A, Gosman AA.

Correction: Engineering an adhesive based on photosensitive polymer hydrogels and silver nanoparticles for wound healing. Tang Q, Chen C, Jiang Y, Huang J, Liu Y, Nthumba PM, Gu G, Wu X, Zhao Y, Ren J.

Correction to: The Impact of Quality Improvement Interventions in Improving Surgical Infections and Mortality in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jin J, ‘Akau’ola S, Yip CH, Nthumba PM, Ameh EA, de Jonge S, Mehes M, Waiqanabete HI, Henry J, Hill A; International Society of Surgery (ISS) and the G4 Alliance International Standards and Guidelines for Quality Safe Surgery and Anesthesia (ISG-QSSA) Group.

2021

Commentary on ‘Academic Global Surgery Curricula – Current Status and a Call for a More Equitable Approach’. Nthumba PM.

The Impact of Quality Improvement Interventions in Improving Surgical Infections and Mortality in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jin J, Akau Ola S, Yip CH, Nthumba PM, Ameh EA, de Jonge S, Mehes M, Waiqanabete HI, Henry J, Hill A; International Society of Surgery (ISS) and the G4 Alliance International Standards and Guidelines for Quality Safe Surgery and Anesthesia (ISG-QSSA) Group.

Global surgery in the 21st century: The voice from Africa – We need a new model. Nthumba PM, Newton MW, Gathuya Z.

Effectiveness of Quality Improvement Processes, Interventions, and Structure in Trauma Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Jin J, Akau’ola S, Yip CH, Nthumba PM, Ameh EA, de Jonge S, Mehes M, Waiqanabete I, Henry J, Hill A; International Society of Surgery (ISS) and the G4 Alliance International Standards and Guidelines for Quality Safe Surgery and Anesthesia (ISG-QSSA) Group.

Plastic Surgery Across Continents: A Comparison of Residency Training in Subsaharan Africa and the United States. Stoehr JR, Chappell AG, Hassan A, Nthumba PM, Salyapongse AN.

The Global Craniofacial Surgery Deficit. Makhoul AT, Pontell ME, Drolet BC, Perdikis G, Nthumba PM.

2020

Implementation of surgical site infection surveillance in low- and middle-income countries: A position statement for the International Society for Infectious Diseases.  Mehtar S, Wanyoro A, Ogunsola F, Ameh EA, Nthumba PM, Kilpatrick C, Revathi G, Antoniadou A, Giamarelou H, Apisarnthanarak A, Ramatowski JW, Rosenthal VD, Storr J, Osman TS, Solomkin JS.

Engineering an adhesive based on photosensitive polymer hydrogels and silver nanoparticles for wound healing. Tang Q, Chen C, Jiang Y, Huang J, Liu Y, Nthumba PM, Gu G, Wu X, Zhao Y, Ren J.

Characterizing the Global Need for Plastic Surgery Service. Makhoul AT, Glassman GE, Perdikis G, Nthumba PM, Drolet BC.

Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery. Towards defining the surgical workforce for children: a geospatial analysis in Brazil. Rocha TAH, Vissoci J, Rocha N, Poenaru D, Shrime M, Smith ER, Rice HE, Global Initiative for children’s Surgery.

Effective Hand Preparation for Surgical Procedures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Nthumba PM.

Prospective Cohort Study on Timing of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Post-Cesarean Surgical Site Infections. Sway A, Wanyoro A, Nthumba PM, Aiken A, Ching P, Maruta A, Gunturu R, Solomkin J.

2019

Clinical parameters and outcomes of necrotizing soft tissue infections secondary to gastrointestinal fistulas. Guo K, Gong W, Zheng T, Hong Z, Wu X, Ren H, Wang G, Gu G, Nthumba PM, Ren J, Li J.

Burden of surgical site infection following cesarean section in sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review. Sway A, Nthumba PM, Solomkin J, Tarchini G, Gibbs R, Ren Y, Wanyoro A.

Broadening the infection prevention and control network globally; 2017 Geneva IPC-think tank (part 3). Zingg W, Storr J, Park BJ, Jernigan JA, Harbarth S, Grayson ML, Tacconelli E, Allegranzi B, Cardo D, Pittet D; 2017 Geneva-IPC Think Tank.

Implementation research for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections; 2017 Geneva infection prevention and Control (IPC)-think tank (part 1). Zingg W, Storr J, Park BJ, Ahmad R, Tarrant C, Castro-Sanchez E, Tomczyk S, Kilpatrick C, Allegranzi B, Cardo D, Pittet D; 2017 Geneva IPC-Think Tank.

Technology for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections; 2017 Geneva IPC-Think Tank (Part 2). Zingg W, Park BJ, Storr J, Ahmad R, Tarrant C, Castro-Sanchez E, Perencevich E, Widmer A, Krause KH, Kilpatrick C, Tomczyk S, Allegranzi B, Cardo D, Pittet D; 2017 Geneva IPC-Think Tank.

Optimal Resources for Children’s Surgical Care: Executive Summary. Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery. 

Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery: A Model of Global Collaboration to Advance the Surgical Care of Children. Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery. 

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