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Laparscopic cholecytectoy: a local experience in Sudan
M A Ibn Ouf1, A A Salama, S S Fedail
1Gastro-intestinal and Liver Diseases Center, Ibn Sena Hospital, Sudan.
Summary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a feasible and safe surgical option for gallstone disease in Sudan, even with limited resources. This study demonstrates successful outcomes, including same-day discharge for many patients.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation in resource-limited settings
- Gastrointestinal surgery outcomes
- Public health and tropical medicine
Background:
- Implementation of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) is often delayed in low-income countries due to poverty, competing health priorities, and tropical diseases.
- Assessing the viability of advanced surgical procedures in developing nations is crucial for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) in Sudan.
- To determine if LC can be successfully implemented despite prevalent socioeconomic and health challenges.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study of 288 patients with symptomatic gallstone disease from June 1995 to May 1999.
- No pre-selection criteria were used; patients included 242 females and 46 males, with a mean age of 48.1 years.
Main Results:
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) was successful in 201 patients (94.81%), including 49 with acute cholecystitis.
- Sixty patients (29.35%) were discharged on the same day of admission.
- There were no reported mortalities or common bile duct injuries.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) is a feasible and safe procedure in Sudan.
- The findings suggest LC is also cost-effective, offering a viable treatment option for gallstone disease in this setting.
