Dr Tertius Venter

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr Tertius Venter

Fulltime Volunteer

Mercy Ships

Tumours grow to enormous sizes if not treated in time

A Cleft Lip can be treated in less than an hour under local anaesthetic

Operation Smile

Hand and Foot Birth Defects are repaired and enable patients to work and provide for themselves and their families

PAACS

Burn Contractures are released to restore function to Upper and Lower Limbs

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Taking Reconstructive Surgery Worldwide

Working with and supporting well established organizations such as;

Mercy Ships International
The Pan African Academy for Christian Surgeons - PAACS
Operation Smile

The Goal:

To serve the poorest of the poor
In countries where up to 50% of the population has no access to any medical care
Much needed surgery offered free to restore dignity, self worth and physical function
A Call to Compassionate Action in a Hurting World
We need your support

Training Surgeons in Africa for Africa

Strong emphysis on training of local trainees as well as trainee doctors from abroad in the unique circumstances of the developing world

Formal lectures
Clinical ward rounds
Operating Room instruction
Availability of online information eg the PAACS Text Book on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. See Scientific Developement