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Our study aimed to understand the impact of microsurgery training on local capacity in a low-income setting, and to understand limitations that may affect long-term build-up of microsurgical capacity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Cross-sectional study evaluating survey responses of trainees and surgeons who participated in a Flap Transfer and Microsurgery course held in Ibadan, Nigeria. The survey consisted of a pre- and postcourse questionnaire, and a 2-year posttraining survey. The questionnaire sought to assess training impact on microsurgical capacity and limitations at each participants institution. Fourteen surgeons completed all questionnaires and were included in the study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Thirteen (92.3%) participants had encountered at least one defect requiring microvascular surgery within 2 years of the training, and 9 (69.2%) reported having performed at least one surgery. Most surgeons indicated having performed less procedures than needed across all defect anatomical site\/etiology. The most common limitation reported by participants consisted of man-power shortage (78.6%), followed by expense of each procedure, difficulty procuring materials, and trainers with limited experience.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>There is a significant need for microsurgical reconstruction in sub-Saharan Africa, with varied local challenges preventing consistent delivery of microsurgical care. 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