Miss. Phumudzo Ndwambi

Phumudzo Ndwambi is a clinically oriented surgical researcher affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, contributing to work in general surgery and global health. Their research is closely aligned with improving surgical outcomes in resource-variable settings, with a particular interest in breast and gastrointestinal surgery within urban African healthcare contexts.

Published work reflects engagement in large international collaborative studies examining disparities in surgical care, including outcomes after emergency laparotomy, colorectal procedures, and postoperative infections. These contributions highlight systemic differences across income settings and emphasize the role of safety protocols, such as surgical checklists, in reducing mortality and complications worldwide.

More recent research explores patient decision-making in breast cancer management, particularly the uptake of prophylactic mastectomy in unilateral disease. Based on limited available publications, Ndwambi’s work demonstrates strengths in collaborative global surgery research and a growing focus on patient-centered surgical oncology in South Africa.