First experience in laparoscopic surgery in low and middle income countries: A systematic review

Table 2 Commonly reported challenges for the introduction of laparoscopic surgery

Ref.	Training	Costs	Equipment	Others
Bendinelli et al[5]		Y	Y
Parkar et al[6]	Y		Y
Patel et al[7]	Y			Y
Raiga et al[8]	Y	Y
Arung et al[9]	Y	Y	Y
Adisa et al[10]		Y	Y
Ray-Offor et al[11]	Y	Y	Y	Y
Onoh et al[12]	Y	Y	Y	Y
Ishaq et al[13]	Y
Ismaila et al[14]	Y		Y	Y

Y: Yes. Challenges were reported in the literature.