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Laparoscopic surgery at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.

C S Grant¹, N Al-Kindy, N Machado

¹Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box: 35, Postal Code: 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Journal for Scientific Research. Medical Sciences

|September 11, 2013

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Laparoscopic surgery, including procedures like cholecystectomy and appendicectomy, has been a standard at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) since 1992. The hospital

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation
Medical Technology

Background:

Laparoscopic surgery emerged in the late 1980s.
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) adopted laparoscopic techniques in 1992.
This paper reviews the current status of laparoscopic surgery at SQUH.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of laparoscopic surgical techniques at SQUH.
To highlight the role of the surgical endoscopic training center at SQUH.
To discuss the future evolution of laparoscopic surgery at SQUH.

Main Methods:

Literature review.
Author experience compilation.
Overview of established laparoscopic procedures.

Keywords:

Oman laparoscopic surgery

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Main Results:

SQUH offers various laparoscopic procedures, including cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, and varicocelectomy.
A dedicated surgical endoscopic training center supports trainee and physician development.
Laparoscopic surgery at SQUH is poised for continued advancement.

Conclusions:

Laparoscopic surgery is a well-established practice at SQUH.
The training center plays a crucial role in advancing surgical skills.
Technological advancements will drive future developments in laparoscopic surgery at SQUH.