Laparoscopy experience in East, Central, and Southern Africa: insights from operative case volume analysis
Yves Yankunze,
Michael M. Mwachiro,
June Owino Lando
et al.
Abstract:Background
With the primary objective of addressing the disparity in global surgical care access, the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) trains surgeons. While sufficient operative experience is crucial for surgical training, the extent of utilization of minimally invasive techniques during COSECSA training remains understudied.
Methods
We conducted an extensive review of COSECSA general surgery trainees' operative case log… Show more
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