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Review
. 2024 Nov;134(5):677-683.
doi: 10.1111/bju.16459. Epub 2024 Aug 12.

Global viewpoints: proposals for the development of endourology in resource-limited countries in Africa

Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim  1   2 , Ouima Justin Dieudonné Ziba  2   3 , Anteneh Tadesse Kifle  2   4 , Abdullahi Khalid  2   5 , Emmanuel Muhawenimana  2   6 , Tagang Titus Ngwa-Ebogo  2   7 , Kaleab Habtemichael Gebreselassie  2   8 , Marcella D C Biyouma  2   9 , Moussa Kalli  2   10 , Mahamat Ali Mahamat  2   10 , Mahamane Salissou  2   11 , Kimassoum Rimtebaye  2   10 , Choua Ouchemi  2   10 , Lamine Niang  2   12 , Berthé Honoré  2   13 , Noel Coulibaly  2   14 , James Ndow  2   15 , John Lazarus  2   16 , Alain Khassim Ndoye  2   17 , Mohamed Lezrek  2   18 , Rachid Aboutaieb  1   2
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Global viewpoints: proposals for the development of endourology in resource-limited countries in Africa

Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim et al. BJU Int. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Endourology plays an important role in modern urological practice. Compared to open surgery, it offers many advantages. In Africa, endourology is not widely practiced or non-existent in some referral centres. Several factors have been linked to this challenge. This article explores and proposes strategies to improve endourology practice in the African context. Recognising the unique challenges and opportunities in the region, the document discusses key initiatives and recommendations to promote the growth and development of endourological practices, including the identification of local needs, training, technological adaptation, etc. It aims to provide valuable information on the advancement of endourology in Africa.

Keywords: Africa; Modern Urology For Africa; development; endourology; practice.

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