Wihasto Suryaningtyas1, Muhammad Arifin2, Agus Turchan2, Abdul Hafid Bajamal2. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Airlangga University Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. wihasto-s@fk.unair.ac.id. 2. Department of Neurosurgery, Airlangga University Faculty of Medicine-Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This review traces the history of pediatric neurosurgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital (DSGH) and its role in advancing the field of pediatric neurosurgery. METHODS: The history, the founding fathers, and the next generations of the pediatric neurosurgery in DSGH were traced back from original sources and authors' life stories. RESULT: Pediatric neurosurgical service at DSGH has its own unique perspective being a pediatric service in general hospital setting. It serves second largest city of Indonesia - the fifth most populated country in the world. Historical vignette and future perspectives are narratively presented. CONCLUSION: As a pediatric neurosurgical service at general hospital in developing country, its development deserves a special mention.
PURPOSE: This review traces the history of pediatric neurosurgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital (DSGH) and its role in advancing the field of pediatric neurosurgery. METHODS: The history, the founding fathers, and the next generations of the pediatric neurosurgery in DSGH were traced back from original sources and authors' life stories. RESULT: Pediatric neurosurgical service at DSGH has its own unique perspective being a pediatric service in general hospital setting. It serves second largest city of Indonesia - the fifth most populated country in the world. Historical vignette and future perspectives are narratively presented. CONCLUSION: As a pediatric neurosurgical service at general hospital in developing country, its development deserves a special mention.