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These teams must remain agile and innovative to deliver life-saving care in austere and evolving combat environments. This report explores practical strategies to enhance the capabilities of French SOST, focusing on modular medical systems, advanced blood management, and the integration of emerging technologies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a comprehensive analysis of current SOST practices and identified key limitations impacting operational efficiency. Proposed innovations were evaluated based on feasibility, scalability, and their potential to address identified gaps. Recommendations were informed by lessons learned from recent French SOST deployments and international military medical research.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Key findings include the development of modular surgical kits tailored for diverse operational scenarios, such as extreme climates and prolonged field care. Enhanced blood management systems, including portable refrigeration units and walking blood banks, address logistical challenges in resource-limited settings. The integration of artificial intelligence tools for triage and decision-making, as well as virtual and augmented reality simulations for high-fidelity training, further bolster SOST preparedness and effectiveness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Innovative strategies, including modularity, advanced blood solutions, and emerging technologies, are essential to ensure French SOST can meet the demands of modern warfare. By addressing current limitations, these advancements will enhance operational readiness, improve patient outcomes, and support interoperability with allied forces.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Not applicable (Brief Report).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/milmed\/usaf500","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,9,25]],"date-time":"2025-09-25T12:03:17Z","timestamp":1758801797000},"page":"e1346-e1349","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["How Can French Special Operations Surgical Teams Adapt to the Looming Warfare Challenges?"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"191","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7151-6440","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Cyril","family":"Pernod","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Military Teaching 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