Published 20 March 2026
Emergency Surgery Impact
Additional theatre support ensured urgent surgeries continued, strengthening trauma care in a strained public healthcare system.
Following the initial rollout of additional emergency theatre lists at Groote Schuur Hospital, support from LottoStar continued through October to December 2025, ensuring urgent orthopaedic trauma cases could proceed without delay.
October – December Impact
- 12 emergency theatre lists completed
- 39 patients received urgent surgery
- 32 procedures performed
- 9 patients required multi-stage or combined operations
Most procedures involved complex lower-limb and upper-limb fractures — a continued reflection of the high trauma burden within the public healthcare system.
While this phase built on the progress of earlier months, the demand for emergency surgical access remained constant. The additional theatre time provided essential capacity within an already stretched environment, helping protect both patient outcomes and surgical teams under pressure.
“This support has helped time-critical surgeries proceed without delay, resulting in safer care and better outcomes for vulnerable patients.”
— Sabeeha Moosa – Medical Manager Theatre & Anaesthesia
— Sabeeha Moosa – Medical Manager Theatre & Anaesthesia
As the project progresses, sustained access to emergency theatre time continues to play a critical role in strengthening trauma services.