Establishing a Sustainable Training Program for Laparoscopy in Resource-Limited Settings: Experience in Ghana

• Main Authors: Mee Joo Kang (Author), Kwabena Breku Apea-Kubi (Author), Kojo Assoku Kwarko Apea-Kubi (Author), Nyabenda-Gomwa Adoula (Author), James Nii Noi Odonkor (Author), Alfred Korbia Ogoe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Healthcare equipment funded by international partners is often not properly utilized in many developing countries due to low levels of awareness and a lack of expertise. A long-term on-site training program for laparoscopic surgery was established at a regional hospital in Ghana upon req...