Laparoscopy in Rwanda: A National Assessment of Utilization, Demands, and Perceived Challenges

Faith C. Robertson, Zeta Mutabazi, Patrick Kyamanywa, Georges Ntakiyiruta, Sanctus Musafiri, Tim Walker, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Constance Mukabatsinda, John W. Scott, Ainhoa Costas‐Chavarri

World Journal of Surgery · 2018 · 22 citations · 25 references

Abstract

While many studies identify cost as the most prohibitive barrier to laparoscopy utilization in low resource settings, logbook review and workforce perception indicate that a paucity of trainers is currently the greatest obstacle in Rwanda.

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