SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Laparoscopy in Low-Income Countries: 10-Year Experience and Systematic Literature Review.
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- Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2023Article
- Factors associated with conversion in laparoscopic surgery in a low-resource setting: a single-center prospective study.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Retrospective Study of Open Versus Laparoscopic Ileocecal Resection in Crohn's Disease in an MIS Era: From a Low-to-Middle Income Country Perspective.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
Laparoscopy is a procedure that ultimately reduces hospital stay time and speeds up post-operative recovery. It is mainly performed in high-income countries but its implementation in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is increasing. However, no aggregate data exist regarding the outcomes of this procedure in resource-limited settings. We retrospectively reviewed all cases of laparoscopy recorded from January 2007 to March 2017 at the Department of Surgery of Beira to assess the related outcomes. Moreover, we performed a systematic review of the laparoscopic practices and outcomes in low-income countries. Data from the Department of Surgery of Beira identified 363 laparoscopic procedures, mainly relating to gynecological diseases, cholelithiasis, and appendicectomy with only a 1.6% complication rate (6 cases) and a 1.9% conversion rate (7 cases) to open surgery. The systematic review showed a pooled risk of overall complications significantly lower in laparoscopic vs. open appendicectomy (OR = 0.43; 95% CI 0.19-0.97; I
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