Transitioning from thoracotomy to thoracoscopy for esophageal atresia in an LMIC setting

• Main Authors: Dr Hansraj Mangray (Author), Dr Sanele Madziba (Author), Dr Yashlin Govender (Author), Dr Trudy Martin (Author), Dr Chantal Rajah (Author), Dr Pieter H Mare (Author), Prof Damian L Clarke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Although the benefits of thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair (TEAR) are well documented, there has been resistance to the uptake of this approach in low- and middle-income countries. This study reviews a single unit's experience introducing TEAR in a South African state sector...