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Prevalence and factors associated with delayed surgery among children with Wilms tumor at Mulago Hospital: a mixed-method study

Daniel Lule
Anne Akullo
Shamim Nabidda
Ronald Naitala
Ruth Namazzi
Abraham Muhwezi
Nasser Kakembo
Enid Kawala Kagoya
Joan N. Kalyango

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

The prevalence of delayed surgery was high among children with WT. Delayed surgery results from a complex interplay of clinical, systemic, and patient-related factors. Addressing barriers at both the institutional and patient levels may help reduce surgical delays and improve outcomes.

Research topics

Renal and related cancers
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
Wnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancer

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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-026-15732-w

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