Minimally invasive surgery can enhance patient outcomes, but it’s underutilized in low- and middle-income countries due to training gaps.

• The Global Laparoscopic Advancement Program (GLAP) has trained over 400 surgeons in Latin America and Africa using a structured 10-step guideline.
• Key areas include establishing operational skills and local ownership for sustainability.

Surgeons can leverage these insights to enhance surgical capacity and patient care in resource-limited environments.

• A three-phase framework covers pre-program preparation, program execution, and post-program sustainability.