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Access, Safety, and Barriers in Adoption of Emergency Laparoscopy Surgery for Trauma Patients in a Low-Resource Setting.
Surgery Journal 2023 January
Introduction This study analyzes barriers to the adoption of emergency laparoscopy (EL), safety, and accessibility in a low-resource setting of a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). Methods In this prospective observational study, patients with blunt trauma abdomen (BTA) who required exploration were included and divided into two groups-open exploration (open surgery [OSx]) and laparoscopic exploration (laparoscopic surgery [LSx]). Data were compiled and analyzed. Results Out of 94 BTA patients, 66 required exploration, and the rest were managed conservatively. Out of 66 patients, 42 were in OSx and 24 were in LSx, reason for not selecting LSx was the surgeon's preference for OSx in 26 patients and the lack of availability of operation theater (OT) slots in 16 patients. LSx even after indication was less likely if patients had preoperative evidence of perforation peritonitis. Conclusion Lack of resources (OT availability and trained personnel) are barriers to the adoption of emergency LSx in low-resource settings.
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