On October 19th 2021 , Mayar Idkedek and Bayan Al-Qtishat published a new study in the Journal of Thoracic Disease titled Thoracic surgery in Palestine.
The article aimed to give an overview of the thoracic surgery situation in Palestine, the most commonly treated diseases by surgeons in the field, the specialty’s strengths and weaknesses, in addition to the thoracic surgeons’ research experience, and future vision.
The results of this study demonstrated that Thoracic surgery practice in Palestine is a reflection of the healthcare system in the country. It is directly affected by the factors that affect the healthcare system, whether the positive influences or the points that require further work and improvement. As the authors have alluded to, this specific specialty has been advancing as clinical and research practice over the past few years; evidenced by the increasing number of publications regarding the procedures delivered accustomed to the Palestinian population. With all the advancements made, thoracic surgeons still deal with many existing challenges, working on complicated cases with minimal resources in a developing country, improving the quality of care, and ensuring the best outcome for patients. When faced by perseverance and highly ambitious doctors, these challenges will lead to the progress thoracic surgery is witnessing in Palestine, as this field of thoracic surgery is going on an upward trajectory.
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