Trauma System in Albania. A challenge that Requires long-term and Sustainable Solutions.
DOI: 10.32391/ajtes.v7i2.7.375
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This paper presents findings from the 30th Albanian Conference of Surgery and the 7th Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, focusing on two distinct clinical topics: the structural deficiencies of Albania’s trauma care system and the diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer grading in the region. The first component addresses the urgent need for a formalized trauma system in Albania, where trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among younger populations. The authors identify multiple systemic barriers, including inconsistent data collection, a shortage of specialized personnel, infrastructure limitations, challenges in prehospital transportation, and poor coordination among healthcare facilities. The study concludes that establishing a comprehensive trauma system requires long-term, sustainable solutions involving collaboration among stakeholders, government advocacy, and improved resource allocation to reduce trauma-related outcomes. The second component is a retrospective comparative study examining the correlation between preoperative Gleason Score (GS)/Grade Group (GG) and postoperative radical prostatectomy results in prostate cancer (PCa) patients. Conducted over a six-year period (2017–2022), the study analyzed 96 patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR-P) and radical prostatectomy. The research aimed to determine the prevalence of PCa in Albania and assess the reliability of preoperative GS/GG as a predictor of cancer behavior and treatment guidance. The study specifically examined predictors for score upgrades or downgrades, comparing patients with preoperative GS≤6/GG1 against those with GS≥7/GG≥2. The results indicated that the average frequency of PCa in Albania over the study period was 19.7%, with an average patient age of 71.4 years. The most common tumor classification was GS≤6/GG1 (39.6%) and pT2 stage (58.3%). A significant finding was the high discordance rate of 58.3% between biopsy GS/GG and radical prostatectomy GS/GG. The data revealed that initial low Gleason scores were frequently associated with significant upgrades in final postoperative histopathology scoring. The authors conclude that TUR-P is only modestly reliable for defining GS/GG due to the high rate of postoperative upgrades. Accurate determination of GS/GG is critical for appropriate treatment planning, especially for elderly patients whose scores tend to be higher. The paper underscores the necessity for improved diagnostic precision in prostate cancer management while simultaneously highlighting the broader public health imperative to develop a sustainable, coordinated trauma care infrastructure in Albania.
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