{"id":"59f31fe4-46a8-4a33-8c08-9d19db123a62","slug":"does-religiosity-play-a-role-in-surgery","title":"Does religiosity play a role in surgery?","authors":["Harry Sawyer Goldsmith"],"abstract":"Background: The editorial reflects on a memorable surgical experience from the author's career, highlighting the intersection of clinical challenges and spiritual awareness. It recounts a case involving a Korean woman with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing the urgency and critical nature of the surgical intervention required. Summary: The author shares a personal narrative that illustrates the profound impact of spirituality in the surgical context. The patient, who believed she had died during surgery, presented a two-inch crucifix as a symbol of her experience, which has remained significant to the author and his family over the years. This story serves to underscore the potential role of spirituality as a source of strength for both patients and surgeons. Conclusion: The editorial concludes by affirming that spirituality can play an important role in the surgical experience, offering comfort and strength to both patients and healthcare providers. The author reflects on the lasting influence of this particular case on his perspective regarding the integration of spirituality in medicine. Keywords: spirituality, surgery, ectopic pregnancy, patient experience, medical narrative, surgeon, clinical challenges","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/socio-economics-politics-and-medicine.png","publishDate":"2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_522_2024","categories":["Socio-Economics, Politics, and Medicine","Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/12994/SNI-15-252.pdf"}