Assessment of resource capacity and barriers to effective practice of laparoscopic surgery in training hospitals affiliated with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
Abstract:Background The adoption and accessibility of laparoscopy have been serious issues in countries with limited resources, and for varied reasons. This study assessed resource capacity and barriers to the effective practice of laparoscopic surgery in training hospitals affiliated with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). Methods A multi-country survey was conducted from January 2021 to October 2021 using a questionnaire distributed to surgeons in COSECSA hospitals located in 16 d… Show more
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