Improving Surgical Outcomes Globally
A worldwide network of gynaecological oncologists working together to reduce international disparities in surgical outcomes through collaborative research.
Background
Gynaecological cancers collectively after breast currently account for the second greatest disease burden amongst cancers affecting women, with incidence set to rise by 69% by the year 2040.
Globally there are approximately 589,124 cases per annum of gynaecological cancer surgery with curative intent. Surgery has historically had a disproportionately low profile in global health priorities at the WHO due to the erroneous perception it is a high cost intervention benefitting a small segment of society.
Recent interest in surgical outcomes has been prompted by recognition that there are disparities in access to life saving and disability preventing surgeries, particularly for rural and marginalised populations in lower and middle income countries (LMICs).
Only ~25% of gynaecological oncology patients have access to safe, affordable, and timely surgery. While cancer mortality is decreasing in high income countries (HICs), the opposite is true in LMICs.
Our Founding Story
The Global Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Outcomes Collaborative (GO SOAR) was founded in January 2021 with the intention of developing a global network of gynaecological oncologists.
Our network ensures equal representation of both high-income countries (HICs) and low-middle income countries (LMICs), with the long-term ability to collaborate on outcome studies and collect real world outcome data.
We evaluate prevalent practice and advise country group specific policy formation to reduce international disparities in surgical outcomes.
What We Aim to Achieve
GO SOAR aims to improve surgical outcomes through collaborative research by focusing on four key areas.
Set the Research Agenda
Through research prioritization in gynaecological oncology, ensuring the most pressing questions are addressed.
Gather High Quality Data
Via a centralised database accessible to all institutions that perform gynaecological oncology surgery to enable standardised reporting of outcomes.
Build Sustainable Research
By producing protocols and guidelines that can be implemented internationally, bridging the gap between high and low-middle income countries.
Train Future Leaders
Developing the researchers and clinical leaders of tomorrow through mentorship and collaborative opportunities.
Our Journey
Key milestones in GO SOAR's mission to improve surgical outcomes globally.
Core Team
Meet the team leading GO SOAR's mission to improve surgical outcomes for women worldwide.
Dr Faiza Gaba
Founder & Lead
United Kingdom
Founded GO SOAR in January 2021 with the vision of creating a truly global collaborative network in gynaecological oncology.
Dr Oleg Blyuss
Statistical Lead
United Kingdom
Provides statistical expertise and leads the data analysis for GO SOAR research studies.
Our team also includes dedicated study coordinators and research fellows who make our collaborative research possible.
Join Our Mission
Whether you're a surgeon, researcher, or institution—there's a place for you in GO SOAR. Together, we can improve outcomes for women with gynaecological cancers worldwide.