Current state of minimally invasive general surgical practice in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the laparoscopic procedures performed and outcomes.
Adebayo Feranmi FalolaRhoda Tolulope FadairoOluwasina Samuel DadaJoseph Sanmi AdenikinjuEmmanuella OgboduBlessing Effiong-JohnDamilola Grace AkandeMadeleine Oluomachi OkereAnuoluwapo AdelotanAbdourahmane NdongPublished in: World journal of surgery (2024)
A wide range of basic and advanced LGSPs were performed. The outcomes obtained indicate successful implementation of the laparoscopic approach. Importantly, this study serves as a foundational work for further research on minimally invasive surgery in Africa.