Dr. Goedschalk

• Current Position: General Surgeon, Private Practice, Paramaribo (since 2015)

• Previous Position: General Surgery Resident, Suriname General Hospital (2009-2015)

• Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Abdominal Surgery: Expertise in performing abdominal surgeries, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and hernia repairs.

  • Trauma Surgery: Management of trauma patients, including soft tissue injuries and fractures requiring surgical intervention.

  • Laparoscopic Surgery: Skilled in minimally invasive surgery techniques for various abdominal and gastrointestinal procedures.

  • Surgical Management of Infections: Experience in treating infections that require surgical intervention, including abscess drainage and debridement.

• Research Interests:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery: Focused on the development and refinement of laparoscopic techniques for abdominal surgeries.

  • Postoperative Recovery: Investigating the effects of enhanced recovery protocols following general surgical procedures.

  • Surgical Training and Education: Participating in research aimed at improving surgical education and residency programs in Suriname.

• Published Works:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Abdominal Disorders: Co-authored a paper on the benefits of laparoscopic techniques in abdominal surgeries, which was presented at the International Surgical Conference.

  • Postoperative Care and Recovery in Surinamese Patients: Conducted a study examining postoperative care protocols in Suriname, focusing on reducing recovery times and complications.

• Excellence in Surgery Award (2018)

• Best Surgical Resident Award (2014)

• Outstanding Contribution to General Surgery (2019)

Dr. Goedschalk has contributed to a number of studies and research papers on general surgery, particularly focusing on laparoscopic surgery and postoperative care. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field and presented his research at both national and international conferences.