Surgical management of diseases is recognised as a major unmet need in low and middle-
income countries (LMICs). Laparoscopic surgery has been present since the 1980s and …

Objective To present a meta-analysis of high-quality published reports comparing
laparoscopic rectal resection (LRR) and open rectal resection (ORR) for rectal cancer …

Background Colorectal resection through a midline laparotomy is a commonly performed
surgical procedure to treat various bowel conditions. The typical postoperative hospital stay …

Introduction The Caribbean lags behind global trends for volume and complexity of
laparoscopic operations. In an attempt to promote laparoscopy at a single facility, a …

Global cancer surgery is an essential and complex component of oncologic care. This study
aims to describe global cancer surgery literature since the 2015 Lancet Commission on …

Background Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) offer superior outcomes
compared to open surgery. This study aimed to review the robotic and laparoscopic …

Background Despite the proven benefits, laparoscopic colorectal surgery is still
underutilized among surgeons especially in developing countries. Also a steep learning is …

The aim of this study was to critically appraise the cost effectiveness of the laparoscopic
colorectal (LCRS) surgery using published randomised, control trials (RCTs). Published …

Laparoscopic techniques have become the standard for many benign and malignant
colorectal pathologies. Recently, the application of robotic-assisted technologies has been …

Methods We carried out a descriptive study at the Douala Gynaeco-Obstetric and Pediatric
Hospital (DGOPH). We examined the files of the 45 patients who underwent laparoscopic …