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World J Gastrointest Surg. Feb 27, 2024; 16(2): 546-553
Published online Feb 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i2.546
First experience in laparoscopic surgery in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
Rebekka Troller, Jasmine Bawa, Olivia Baker, James Ashcroft
Rebekka Troller, Department of Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham ME7 5NY, Kent, United Kingdom
Jasmine Bawa, Olivia Baker, James Ashcroft, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Troller R contributed to identification and screening of papers, analysis, supervision of writing the abstract, completion of manuscript and revision; Bawa J contributed to study screening, data analysis, writing of abstract and part of manuscript; Baker O contributed to study screening, data analysis; Ashcroft J contributed to study screening, data analysis, writing part of manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Rebekka Troller, MD, Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Rd, Gillingham ME7 5NY, Kent, United Kingdom. rebekka.troller@gmail.com
Received: November 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 6, 2023
First decision: December 6, 2023
Revised: January 2, 2024
Accepted: January 30, 2024
Article in press: January 30, 2024
Published online: February 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: While laparoscopic surgery could have major positive effects on patients in low and middle income countries, this type of operation is not widely accessible in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was a systematic review of the literature on laparoscopic surgery in low in middle income countries in order to get a better understanding of first experiences made with minimal invasive surgical techniques and equipment. Out of over 3400 screened papers, 10 studies were selected and analised. We report on common challenges as well as on possible ways to overcome them.