Trip Report
Date January 28-February 8, 2008
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After two very successful missions to Uganda I returned with a strong team (see Figure 18),
plenty of equipment, far less anxiety and an invincible outlook. By the end of the mission it was
clear that my surgical ego outmatched the environment and resources. Having seen more
patients this trip than in the past, having triaged many more severe cases, I directed the team to
take on more than we realistically could have. We left behind many disappointed patients and
families for whom which, we simply ran out of time. The lack of ICU facilities and intra-operative
x-rays frustrated me beyond any frustration I had ever experienced as a surgeon. In retrospect I
did inflict on three patients more than I can now justify, with limited if any benefit. These lessons
are tattooed on my mind. I can only hope this will in some way help others.
Dr. Isador Lieberman
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