Diagnosis and management of surgical disease at Ethiopian health centres: cross-sectional survey of resources and barriers to care.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterise the resources and challenges for surgical care and referrals at health centres (HCs) in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.

Setting: Eight primary HCs in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.

Participants: Eight health officers and nurses staffing eight HCs completed a survey.

A review of a five (5) years experience (Sept. 2004-Aug. 2009) with hepatic resections at Gondar University Hospital (GUH).

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common malignancy worldwide. Many patients with benign and malignant hepatobiliary disease have been referred to the surgical outpatient department (OPD) of GUH. Hepatic resection is appropriate treatment for a variety of benign or malignant primary or secondary liver tumors.