SIGAf Cardiothoracic Surgery Community
- Akintoye O, Musa A, Gyau-Ampong C, Usamah B, Olakanmi D. A systematic review and meta-analysis on outcomes of valvular heart surgery in Africa. World J Surg. 2024 Jan;48(1):228-239. doi: 10.1002/wjs.12019. Epub 2023 Dec 15. PMID: 38284764.
- Akintoye OO, Fasina OP, Adiat TS, Nwosu PU, Olubodun MO, Adu BG. Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus. 2023 Oct 23;15(10):e47541. doi: 10.7759/cureus.47541. PMID: 37881326; PMCID: PMC10597594.
- Akintoye, O.O., Adu, B.G., Otorkpa, M.J. et al. The current state of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cardiothorac Surg 32, 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-024-00134-0
SIGAf Research Network
- Jesuyajolu DA, Okeke CA, Obuh O. The Challenges Experienced By Female Surgeons in Africa: A Systematic Review. World J Surg. 2022 Oct;46(10):2310-2316. doi: 10.1007/s00268-022-06650-6. Epub 2022 Jul 5. PMID: 35789283.
- Damilola Jesuyajolu, Armstrong Nicholas, Charles Okeke, Chibuike Obi, Gamaliel Aremu, Kennedy Obiekwe, Ikegwuonu Obinna, Burnout among surgeons and surgical trainees: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and associated factors, Surgery in Practice and Science, Volume 10, 2022, 100094, ISSN 2666-2620, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100094 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666262022000389)
- Damilola A. Jesuyajolu, Charles Okeke, Chibuike Obi, Armstrong Nicholas, Access to quality surgical care in Nigeria: A narrative review of the challenges, and the way forward, Surgery in Practice and Science, Volume 9, 2022, 100070, ISSN 2666-2620, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100070.
SIGAf Urology Community
- Davis SO, Zubair A, Anyakora C, Igbokwe MC, Haladu Z, Ajibade AF, Noah O, Agyeman C, Oisamokhai K, Enemoh O, Ikuborije P, Nwokeocha ES, Ajari O, Adejala I, Mastaki VM, Akinro O. Paediatric Renal Stone Management in Africa: A Scoping Review and Analysis of Current Practices. Cureus. 2024 Mar 24;16(3):e56819. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56819. PMID: 38654778; PMCID: PMC11037113.
- Davis SO, Zubair A, Igbokwe M, Abu M, Chiedozie CA, Sanni Q, Jesuyajolu D. A Scoping Review of Kidney Transplantation in Africa: How Far have We Come? World J Surg. 2023 Sep;47(9):2113-2123. doi: 10.1007/s00268-023-07042-0. Epub 2023 May 9. PMID: 37160654.
- Zubair A, Davis S, Balogun DI, Nwokeocha E, Chiedozie CA, Jesuyajolu D. A Scoping Review of the Management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Africa. Cureus. 2022 Nov 5;14(11):e31135. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31135. PMID: 36349068; PMCID: PMC9637021.
SIGAf Neurosurgery Community
- Olukoya O, Osunronbi T, Jesuyajolu DA, Uwaga BC, Vaughan A, Aluko O, Ayantayo TO, Daniel JOI, David SO, Jagunmolu HA, Kanu A, Kayode AT, Olajide TN, Thorne L. The prognostic utility of temporalis muscle thickness measured on magnetic resonance scans in patients with intra-axial malignant brain tumours: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World Neurosurg X. 2024 Feb 25;22:100318. doi: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100318. PMID: 38440376; PMCID: PMC10911852.
- Osunronbi T, Olukoya O, Jesuyajolu D, Alare K, Alemenzohu HO, Bello RO, Omoniyo T, Oyeyemi OV, Yakasai AN, Sharma H. The prognostic utility of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in spinal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci. 2024 Mar;121:161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2024.02.021. Epub 2024 Feb 26. PMID: 38412749.
- Jesuyajolu D, Aremu G, Olukoya O, Obiekwe K, Okeke C, Edeh E, Moti T, Zubair A. A Scoping Review of the Use of Improvised External Ventricular Drains in Africa. Cureus. 2022 Sep 3;14(9):e28748. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28748. PMID: 36105897; PMCID: PMC9447936.
- Jesuyajolu D, Ayantayo T, Oyesiji E, Bakare S, Madeleine O, Adewale O, Zubair A, Ekennia-Ebeh J, Morgan E. Burden of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review. World Neurosurg. 2023 Nov;179:216-221.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.08.096. Epub 2023 Aug 28. PMID: 37648200.
- Damilola Jesuyajolu, Temitayo Ayantayo, Emmanuel Oyesiji, Sofia Bakare, Samuel Oreoluwa David, Rosola Sule, Jeremiah Daniel, Okere Madeleine, Tomiwa Olukoya, Temidayo Osunronbi, Olaniyan Adewale, Eghosa Morgan, Burden of traumatic spinal cord injury in Africa: a scoping review protocol, Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies, Volume 2023, Issue 1, January 2023, snad003,
- Jesuyajolu DA, Zubair A, Nicholas AK, Moti T, Osarobomwen OE, Anyahaebizi I, Okeke C, Davis SO. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy versus ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion for the management of pediatric hydrocephalus in African centers – A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Neurol Int. 2022 Oct 14;13:467. doi: 10.25259/SNI_747_2022. PMID: 36324983; PMCID: PMC9610522.
- Jesuyajolu D, Olukoya O, Moti T. Simultaneous occurrence of subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A systematic review of cases. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Aug 3;10(8):e6200. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6200. PMID: 35937018; PMCID: PMC9347694.
SIGAf Anaesthesiology Community
- Okeke C C, Gboyega-Adejuwon A P, Zubair A, et al. (November 07, 2024) Perception of Medical Students on Anaesthesiology as a Specialty: A Systematic Review. Cureus 16(11): e73213. doi:10.7759/cureus.73213
SIGAf Orthopaedics Community
- Tochukwu N Enemuo, Emmanuel O Oladeji, Temitayo A Anthony-Awi, Management and outcomes of spinal tuberculosis in Africa: a scoping review protocol, Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies, Volume 2023, Issue 1, January 2023, snad002, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsprm/snad002
- Oladeji EO, Enemuo TN, Anthony-Awi TA, Olaniyi AA, Olaku JO, Aransiola PB, Salawu RA, Adedoyin GO, Olatide OO. Disparities in the Clinical Profile of Spinal Tuberculosis in Africa: A Scoping Review of Management and Outcome. World Neurosurg. 2024 Sep 6;192:77-90. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.09.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39245137.
- Zubair AA, Abdullateef R, Davis S, Olaniyi A, Joshua I, Emma-Nwachukwu M, Jessie OO, Kolawole AO, Umeh AB, Sunmola AA, Oladeji EO. A Scoping Review on the Management of Open Fractures in African Trauma and Orthopaedics Centres. Cureus. 2024 Sep 8;16(9):e68925. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68925. PMID: 39381475; PMCID: PMC11459879.
SIGAf General Surgery Community
- Falola AF, Fadairo RT, Dada OS, Adenikinju JS, Ogbodu E, Effiong-John B, Akande DG, Okere MO, Adelotan A, Ndong A. Current state of minimally invasive general surgical practice in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the laparoscopic procedures performed and outcomes. World J Surg. 2024 Jul;48(7):1634-1650. doi: 10.1002/wjs.12195. Epub 2024 May 29. PMID: 38809177.
- Falola AF, Dada OS, Ndong A, Akande DG. Etiology and management outcomes of adult mechanical bowel obstruction in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Surg. 2024 Jan;48(1):29-39. doi: 10.1002/wjs.12017. Epub 2023 Dec 14. Erratum in: World J Surg. 2024 Apr;48(4):992. doi: 10.1002/wjs.12145. PMID: 38686745.
- Falola AF, Dada OS, Adeyeye A, Ezebialu CO, Fadairo RT, Okere MO, Ndong A. Analyzing the emergence of surgical robotics in Africa: a scoping review of pioneering procedures, platforms utilized, and outcome meta-analysis. J Minim Invasive Surg. 2024 Sep 15;27(3):142-155. doi: 10.7602/jmis.2024.27.3.142. PMID: 39300723; PMCID: PMC11416894.
SIGAf Paediatric Surgery Community
- Fatona O, Opashola K, Faleye A, Adeyanju T, Adekanmbi A, Etiubon E, Jesuyajolu D, Zubair A. Gastroschisis in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of the prevalence, management practices, and associated outcomes. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Aug 16;39(1):246. doi: 10.1007/s00383-023-05531-w. PMID: 37584727.
SIGAf Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Community
- Oyeyemi OV, Rais MA, Eguavoen OG, Oluwaferanmi A, Abdalazez H, Osunronbi T. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Availability of Specialist Training and Different Training Pathways across Africa. J West Afr Coll Surg. 2024 Apr-Jun;14(2):199-207. doi: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_112_23. Epub 2024 Feb 22. PMID: 38562390; PMCID: PMC10980326.