Development of pediatric neurosurgical service at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

PURPOSE: This review traces the history of pediatric neurosurgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital (DSGH) and its role in advancing the field of pediatric neurosurgery.

METHODS: The history, the founding fathers, and the next generations of the pediatric neurosurgery in DSGH were traced back from original sources and authors' life stories.

RESULT: Pediatric neurosurgical service at DSGH has its own unique perspective being a pediatric service in general hospital setting. It serves second largest city of Indonesia - the fifth most populated country in the world. Historical vignette and future perspectives are narratively presented.

CONCLUSION: As a pediatric neurosurgical service at general hospital in developing country, its development deserves a special mention.