Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care
Abstract Background Trauma surgery is a fundamental aspect of medicine. According to the 2023 mortality report from Statistics Korea, external factors such as intentional self-harm and transportation incidents are leading causes of death among individuals aged 10 to 30, accounting for 7.9% of overal...
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| description | Abstract Background Trauma surgery is a fundamental aspect of medicine. According to the 2023 mortality report from Statistics Korea, external factors such as intentional self-harm and transportation incidents are leading causes of death among individuals aged 10 to 30, accounting for 7.9% of overall mortality. Despite advances in the field, specialization has hindered comprehensive trauma care. Main body In South Korea, regional trauma centers have been established to meet critical trauma management needs; however, challenges remain, including a shortage of trauma surgeons and inefficient resource utilization. The reluctance of surgical residents to pursue trauma training exacerbates the scarcity of qualified specialists. Trauma surgeons often bear extensive responsibilities, which limits their ability to perform prompt interventions. Acute Care Surgery (ACS) offers a model to integrate trauma and non-trauma surgical care, enabling hospitals to implement effective protocols for urgent cases and improving patient outcomes. Research indicates that ACS enhances emergency surgical management, increases training opportunities for residents, and improves job satisfaction among participating surgeons. Conclusion Integrating ACS into South Korea’s healthcare system is essential to optimize resource allocation and improve emergency care, ultimately leading to enhanced public health outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1b1a606c4b8349959f83900456a3f4ac2025-01-26T12:21:25ZengBMCWorld Journal of Emergency Surgery1749-79222025-01-012011810.1186/s13017-025-00578-7Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency careJin Young Lee0Seheon Kim1Jin Bong Ye2Jin Suk Lee3Younghoon Sul4Department of Trauma Surgery, Chungbuk National University HospitalDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Chungbuk National University HospitalDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Chungbuk National University HospitalDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Chungbuk National University HospitalDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Chungbuk National University HospitalAbstract Background Trauma surgery is a fundamental aspect of medicine. According to the 2023 mortality report from Statistics Korea, external factors such as intentional self-harm and transportation incidents are leading causes of death among individuals aged 10 to 30, accounting for 7.9% of overall mortality. Despite advances in the field, specialization has hindered comprehensive trauma care. Main body In South Korea, regional trauma centers have been established to meet critical trauma management needs; however, challenges remain, including a shortage of trauma surgeons and inefficient resource utilization. The reluctance of surgical residents to pursue trauma training exacerbates the scarcity of qualified specialists. Trauma surgeons often bear extensive responsibilities, which limits their ability to perform prompt interventions. Acute Care Surgery (ACS) offers a model to integrate trauma and non-trauma surgical care, enabling hospitals to implement effective protocols for urgent cases and improving patient outcomes. Research indicates that ACS enhances emergency surgical management, increases training opportunities for residents, and improves job satisfaction among participating surgeons. Conclusion Integrating ACS into South Korea’s healthcare system is essential to optimize resource allocation and improve emergency care, ultimately leading to enhanced public health outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-025-00578-7Acute Care surgeryTrauma ManagementEmergency Surgical CareSurgical EducationPublic Health |
| spellingShingle | Jin Young Lee Seheon Kim Jin Bong Ye Jin Suk Lee Younghoon Sul Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care World Journal of Emergency Surgery Acute Care surgery Trauma Management Emergency Surgical Care Surgical Education Public Health |
| title | Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care |
| title_full | Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care |
| title_fullStr | Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care |
| title_short | Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care |
| title_sort | integrating acute care surgery in south korea enhancing trauma and non trauma emergency care |
| topic | Acute Care surgery Trauma Management Emergency Surgical Care Surgical Education Public Health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-025-00578-7 |
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