Rwanda Surgical Society
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📅Conference
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🔬Research
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Advancing Surgery in Rwanda

Excellence in Surgical Care Across Rwanda

The Rwanda Surgical Society unites surgeons, trainees, and healthcare professionals committed to improving surgical outcomes, training, and patient access across the nation.

500+
Members
Surgeons & Trainees
12+
Hospitals
Across Rwanda
20+
Years
Of Excellence
80+
Publications
Research & Guides
15+
Conferences
Annual Events
5
Specialties
Subspecialty Groups
📅 Upcoming Event

RSS Annual Scientific Conference — Kigali 2025

Join over 400 surgeons and trainees for three days of keynotes, workshops, live surgical demonstrations and networking — August 14–16, Kigali Convention Centre.

3
Days
Aug 14–16
400+
Attendees
Expected
20+
Speakers
International
8
Workshops
Hands-on
12
CME
Credits Offered
Kigali
Venue
KCC
🎓 Training Programme

Laparoscopic Skills Training Now in 5 District Hospitals

RSS and COSECSA have partnered to roll out a competency-based laparoscopic training curriculum across Rwanda's district hospitals, bringing minimally invasive surgery closer to every patient.

5
Hospitals
District Level
8
Trainees
Certified L1
2022
Launch
Year
COSECSA
Partner
Accredited
3
Levels
Competency
100%
Pass Rate
2024
🔬 New Research

VATS Surgery Reaches 94% Success Rate at Rwanda Referral Centres

A five-year retrospective study of 347 thoracoscopic procedures at CHUK and King Faisal Hospital sets a new regional benchmark — and charts the path toward nationwide surgical expansion.

347
Procedures
2020–2024
94.2%
Success
Rate
3.8d
Avg Stay
vs 7.2 open
2
Centres
CHUK + KFH
1.7%
Mortality
30-day
5yr
Study
Longitudinal
👶 Pediatric Surgery

40% Drop in Neonatal Mortality Over 5 Years in Rwanda

A landmark RSS multi-centre study documents dramatic improvements in neonatal surgical outcomes — driven by targeted training, improved referral pathways, and dedicated pediatric surgical units.

40%
Reduction
Neonatal Mortality
5yr
Study
2019–2024
3
Centres
Multi-site
CHUK
Lead Site
+ KFH
600+
Neonates
Treated
2025
Published
RSS Journal
1 / 5
Our Mission

Uniting Surgeons for a Healthier Rwanda

The Rwanda Surgical Society (RSS) is dedicated to advancing the practice of surgery in Rwanda through education, advocacy, research, and professional development.

As a proud constituent of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), we uphold the highest standards of surgical training and patient care.

🩺 Clinical Excellence 📚 Education 🔬 Research 🤝 COSECSA Member 🌍 East African Network
🏥

Patient Safety

Championing evidence-based surgical practices that put patient outcomes first.

🎓

Training & Education

Supporting resident surgeons through mentorship, workshops, and CME programs.

🔬

Research & Innovation

Promoting surgical research to address Rwanda's specific health challenges.

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Regional Collaboration

Building partnerships with surgical societies across East and Central Africa.

Knowledge Hub

Latest Articles & Research

Stay current with surgical advancements, case studies, and clinical guidelines from Rwanda's leading surgeons.

🫀

Advances in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery in East Africa

A review of VATS procedures and their growing adoption in Rwanda's tertiary care centers over the past five years...

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🦴

Management of Traumatic Fractures in Resource-Limited Settings

Guidelines and outcomes data from district hospitals across Rwanda managing high-energy fractures with limited implant resources...

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👶

Congenital Anomaly Management: A Multi-Center Rwanda Study

Five-year outcomes of neonatal surgical interventions at CHUK and King Faisal Hospital, highlighting key lessons learned...

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Upcoming

Events & Conferences

Connect with colleagues, earn CME credits, and advance your surgical career through our events program.

14Aug

RSS Annual Scientific Conference 2025

Kigali Convention Centre — Rwanda's premier surgical gathering featuring keynotes, workshops, and research presentations.

Conference
22Jul

Laparoscopic Skills Training Workshop

CHUK Simulation Lab — Hands-on training in advanced laparoscopic techniques for residents and specialists.

Workshop
05Sep

CME: Perioperative Care Updates

Kigali — Latest guidelines in anesthesia, infection control, and post-operative management for East African context.

CME
18Oct

COSECSA Exam Preparation Seminar

Musanze — Intensive prep session for surgical trainees sitting COSECSA fellowship examinations.

Seminar

Affiliated & Partner Organizations

COSECSA Ministry of Health Rwanda CHUK King Faisal Hospital RLMC Rwamagana Hospital WACS Global Surgery Foundation

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