The Rising Need for Endocrine Surgery Fellowship in Pakistan

Abstract

IMPORTANCE

Globally the incidence of endocrine diseases has increased significantly. In addition, incidence of thyroid cancer is rising more than any other form of cancer. Owing to increase in endocrinopathies the demand of advanced endocrine surgical training has increased. In face of the growing demand of endocrine surgeons worldwide, Pakistan Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons Association was formed as a representative body of Pakistani surgeons with special interest in endocrine surgery. Pakistan is ranked third in anticipated population growth spurt between 2015-2050. Surgical burden is anticipated to increase with growing population due to increase in incidence of endocrine diseases and thyroid cancer. There is a dire need of advanced training in endocrine surgery in Pakistan.