other things amanzi

the thoughts of a surgeon in the notorious province of mpumalanga, south africa. comments on the private and state sector. but mostly my personal journey through surgery.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

blood sports

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i love rugby. i used to play on a fairly low level, but when i injured my acromioclavicular joint i knew i needed to stop. it was fun but i ...
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Thursday, January 22, 2009

pancreas

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recently i did a distal pancreatectomy (i removed the tail of the pancreas). it was an exciting operation. the guy was the victim of a socce...
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Thursday, January 15, 2009

post traumatic stress

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in a previous post one of the topics i touched on is the aftermath of losing a patient or rather the effect it can have on you as the docto...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

master and apprentice

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surgical training is very hierarchical. everyone knows where they fit on the pecking order and everyone stays pretty much in their place. a ...
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Friday, January 09, 2009

quagmire

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hospitals are divided into neat little units, each functioning independently and each with their unique perspectives. surgeons move between ...
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

finalist!!

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i am a finalist in the literary category!! obviously capitals are not a prerequisite. but actually i'm honoured and inquisitive about h...
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Friday, January 02, 2009

a tribute to a friend

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rest in peace.
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I'm a general surgeon working in the notorious South African province of Mpumalanga.
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