Effectiveness of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) activities in Ukraine.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Targeting of healthcare infrastructures in Ukraine has served as a tactical warfare strategy. The goal of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) is to provide sustainable, high quality medical and surgical care in war zones. INTERVENTIONS: GSMSG deployed United States (US) Special Operations veterans and highly specialized licensed medical experts. Training of Ukrainian civilians was implemented. RESULTS: Over 20,000 Ukrainians trained and over 100 major surgeries performed with assistance of world experts. Specialized medical equipment was also provided. CONCLUSION: GSMSG lays the groundwork for effective, high quality, and sustainable surgical interventions into a nation in conflict.