Implementation and Outcomes of a Pilot Collaborative Surgical Hydrocele Training in Cote d'Ivoire.

ABSTRACT: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease that can cause hydrocele and its associated stigma, loss of economic productivity, and depression. Hydrocele surgery is an essential part of LF morbidity management but can be difficult for national programs to implement. To improve access to hydrocele surgeries in Côte d'Ivoire, we provided a WHO-certified surgical training for six surgical teams from five health districts in Côte d'Ivoire. We then evaluated the surgical outcomes and assessed the impact of hydrocele surgery on quality of life of hydrocelectomy patients. Preoperative and operative records were reviewed to describe baseline hydrocele characteristics and operative details. Postoperative interviews were conducted 4 to 6 months after surgical correction using a standard

SUBMITTER: Montes K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10793025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature