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The aim is to explore the challenges and innovations related to laparoscopic surgery in Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa.

Advancing laparoscopic surgery in Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa: a review of challenges, innovations, and policy pathways

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The aim is to explore the challenges and innovations related to laparoscopic surgery in Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa.
Conducted narrative review using SANRA-guided and SWiM reporting approaches.
Searched seven databases for relevant literature and followed strict eligibility criteria.
Appraised sources with established tools like JBI, AXIS, CASP, and AACODS.
Employed thematic synthesis without meta-analysis to interpret findings.
Identified key obstacles: equipment shortages, maintenance deficits, financing issues, and gender inequities in training.
Laparoscopic surgery is associated with reduced relative surgical site infection risk, though absolute rates are affected by systemic deficiencies.
Proposed emerging solutions include gasless laparoscopy and tele-mentoring alongside financial planning for implementation.

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This review identifies barriers to laparoscopic surgery in sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting policies to enhance surgical outcomes and training.

Suliman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This review identifies barriers to laparoscopic surgery in sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting policies to enhance surgical outcomes and training.