For many reasons, laparoscopic surgery has been performed worldwide. Due to logistical constraints its first steps occurred in Lubumbashi only in 2008. The aim of this presentation was to report authors' ten-month experience of laparoscopic surgery at Lubumbashi Don Bosco Missionary Hospital (LDBMH): problems encountered and preliminary results. The study was a transsectional descriptive work w...

Abstract Aim Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical pathologies amongst children, with approximately 80% in UK admitted and managed district general hospitals. The Royal college Surgeons paediatric emergency appendicectomy commissioning guidelines state a negative rate should be <15% <1% following prior discharge no intervention. We aimed to review current practice adhere...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Meckel's diverticulum (MD) presents unique challenges for a pediatric surgeon, as it is prone to varied complications. This case series highlights the diverse presentations and laparoscopic management of MD in children. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive cases of laparoscopic-assisted transumbilical Meckel's diverticulectomy (LATUM) performe...

INTRODUCTION Local data comparing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and open appendicectomy (OA) is lacking. We perform a cost and outcome comparison between LA and OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all appendicectomies performed for suspected appendicitis from July 2010 to December 2010 was conducted. Patient demographics, duration of surgery, complication rates, total cost ...