The incidence of open appendicectomy, herniorrhaphy and cholecystectomy in four hospitals of the underdeveloped world and a discussion on the possible role of minimal access surgery
Yerzingatsian, K.L.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 42(5): 329-330
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835 PMID: 9354067 Document Number: 475076
The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of three open operations in four East and Central African hospitals. Data were collected by the author over a period of 20 years. The results show that appendicectomy and cholecystectomy are uncommon operations in the four hospitals, with an incidence of less than 1% and less than 0.35% respectively, with little change over the years. In the light of these findings, the uncertain role of minimal access surgery is discussed, and the literature reviewed.