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Laparoscopic surgery in Lagos: Report of cases performed from 2010-2012
Abstract
Background: The advent of laparoscopic surgery for major intervention and therapeutic procedures in Nigeria has been slow. Here we report our experience from December 2010 to 2012 in a private hospital based in
Lagos.
Method: This is a retrospective review of laparoscopic procedures performed at a private medical facility hospital from December 2010 to November 2012. Basic demographic and clinical data retrieved from hospital records were entered into SPSS version 17 for analyses of frequencies.
Results: A total of 21 patients had various forms of laparoscopic procedures. There were 4 males and 17 females with a male to female ratio of 1: 4. The ages ranged from 16 -52yrs. Laparoscopic appendectomy was done in 6 cases (28.5%), diagnostic laparoscopy in 6 cases (28.5%), laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 4 cases (19%), and gynaecological procedures in 5 cases. Only 1 case (4.8%) was converted to open procedure. Post-operative stay was between 1 -10 days. There was no recorded mortality.
Conclusion: This results show that basic laparoscopic surgical and gynaecological procedures are feasible and safe in the private setting in Nigeria. The results are comparable to the pattern seen in other centres including public hospitals.
Lagos.
Method: This is a retrospective review of laparoscopic procedures performed at a private medical facility hospital from December 2010 to November 2012. Basic demographic and clinical data retrieved from hospital records were entered into SPSS version 17 for analyses of frequencies.
Results: A total of 21 patients had various forms of laparoscopic procedures. There were 4 males and 17 females with a male to female ratio of 1: 4. The ages ranged from 16 -52yrs. Laparoscopic appendectomy was done in 6 cases (28.5%), diagnostic laparoscopy in 6 cases (28.5%), laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 4 cases (19%), and gynaecological procedures in 5 cases. Only 1 case (4.8%) was converted to open procedure. Post-operative stay was between 1 -10 days. There was no recorded mortality.
Conclusion: This results show that basic laparoscopic surgical and gynaecological procedures are feasible and safe in the private setting in Nigeria. The results are comparable to the pattern seen in other centres including public hospitals.
