Frugal innovation (FI), which has gained traction in various sectors, is loosely defined as
developing quality solutions in a resource-constrained environment that are affordable to …

Importance Affordable surgical innovations (ASIs) provide simple, safe and equitable
solutions in resource-limited settings. Effective dissemination is needed for widespread …

Innovation has been a key topic of interest for the regional studies community. In particular,
the regional characteristics and impacts of innovation have been a popular theme of enquiry …

Frugal innovation is a common philosophy in low-income settings due to limited access to
resources. However, with both the increasing prevalence and clinical acuity of patients with …

Innovation is defined by the dictionaries as “a new idea, device, or method; or the act or
process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods.” However, Surgical Innovation (SI) is …

Surgical innovations (SIs) are central to the development of surgical science. However,
advanced SIs, usually with their cutting-edge technology, have high price tags which make …

Background Surgical innovation can lead to important improvements in patient outcomes.
Currently, information and knowledge about novel procedures and devices are …

Global surgery is an area of study, research; practice and advocacy that seeks to improve
health outcomes and achieve health equity for all people who require surgical care, with a …

Global Surgery (GS) is all about finding affordable solutions to challenges in resource-
constrained situations. The challenges (the famous 5S–staff, stuff, space, systems and …