Creating a Colorectal Surgery Fellowship in Ghana to Address the Growing Need for Colorectal Surgeons in West Africa

Bediako-Bowan, Antoinette; Yorke, Joseph; Brand, Nathan; Panzer, Kate; Dally, Charles K; Debrah, Samuel; Agbenorku, Pius; Mills, Jane; Huang, Lyen C.; Laryea, Jonathan A.; Lowry, Ann C.; Appeadu-Mensah, William; Adanu, Richard; Kwakye, Gifty

doi:10.1097/dcr.0000000000002996

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“…In our "Around the World" feature in this issue, Bediako-Bowan et al 7 described the creation of a colon and rectal surgery training program in Ghana that just began enrollment in July 2023. This effort started as a working group consisting of US-based colorectal surgeons, leaders of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, and general surgeons from their 3 largest teaching hospitals.…”

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Diseases of the Colon &Amp; Rectum

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2023

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Colorectal Cancer Outcomes: A Comparative Review of Resource-Limited Settings in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Rural America

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Background/Objectives: Colorectal cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings where patient-centered outcomes following surgery are often suboptimal. Although more prevalent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), segments of the United States have similarly limited healthcare resources, resulting in stark inequities even within close geographic proximity. Methods: This review compares and contrasts colorectal cancer outcomes in LMICs with those in resource-constrained communities in rural America, utilizing an established implementation science framework to identify key determinants of practice for delivering high-quality colorectal cancer care. Results: Barriers and innovative, community-based strategies aimed at improving patient-centered outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in low resource settings are identified. We explore innovative approaches and community-based strategies aimed at improving patient-centered outcomes, highlighting the newly developed colorectal surgery fellowship in Sub-Saharan Africa as a model of innovation in this field. Conclusions: By exploring these diverse contexts, this paper proposes actionable solutions and strategies to enhance surgical care of colorectal cancer and patient outcomes, ultimately aiming to inform global health practices, inspire collaboration between LMIC and rural communities, and improve care delivery across various resource settings.

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Creating a Colorectal Surgery Fellowship in Ghana to Address the Growing Need for Colorectal Surgeons in West Africa

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Sustainable Development Goals: Halfway There?

Sustainable Development Goals: Halfway There?

Colorectal Cancer Outcomes: A Comparative Review of Resource-Limited Settings in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Rural America

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