Laparoscopic experience and attitudes toward a low-cost laparoscopic system among surgeons in East, Central, and Southern Africa: a survey study.

Norma E FarrowSarah J CommanderChristopher R ReedJenna L MuellerAryaman GuptaAmos H P LohJohn SekabiraTamara N Fitzgerald

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2020)

While the use of laparoscopy is currently limited in COSECSA countries, there is a significant interest among surgeons to increase implementation. A low-cost, durable laparoscopic system was viewed as a potential solution to the current barriers and could improve implementation in LMICs.

Keyphrases

low cost
robot assisted
quality improvement
primary care
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minimally invasive
thoracic surgery
climate change