The Role of Laparoscopy in a Semi-Urban Nigerian Hospital: an Outcomes-focused Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic and Open Surgery

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Identifier 035_EAC2017_Role_Laparoscopy_Semi-Urban_Nigerian_Hospital_SMILEY.pdf
Title The Role of Laparoscopy in a Semi-Urban Nigerian Hospital: an Outcomes-focused Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic and Open Surgery
Creator Katherine E. Smiley, MD; Funmilola Wuraola, MBBS; Bolanle Mojibola, MBChB; Adewale Aderounmu MBBS; Raymond R. Price; Adewale O. Adisa, MBChB
Subject Laparascopic Surgery; Global Health; Nigeria
Description Laparascopic surgery allows: swifter recovery versus open surgery; fewer would complications; possibly greater value to low- to middle- income countries versus high-income. Nigeria is the fastest-growing economy and most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa. We present an analysis of patient outcomes after introduction of a laparoscopic general surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTHC).
Relation is Part of 2017 Extreme Affordability Conference
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Date Digital 2017
Date 2017
Format application/pdf
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Language eng
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Setname ehsl_eac
ID 1399554
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6xq1hd3