Dr. Yaw Darko-Boateng

Dr. Yaw Darko-Boateng is a consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon at Trust Hospital in Accra, one of Ghana's leading private hospitals, known for its investment in advanced medical technology and its service to both the Ghanaian middle class and international patients. With 18 years of surgical experience and advanced training in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Darko-Boateng is one of Ghana's most technically skilled laparoscopic surgeons, performing the full range of minimally invasive abdominal and pelvic procedures in a private hospital setting that offers reliable access to laparoscopic equipment, anaesthetic support, and intensive care facilities. His colorectal surgery expertise addresses the growing burden of colorectal cancer in Ghana, which is increasingly recognised as an important cause of cancer mortality as the population ages and dietary patterns shift with urbanisation. His surgical oncology practice also encompasses breast cancer and thyroid malignancy surgery, reflecting the most common cancers presenting for surgical management in Accra. Trust Hospital's private setting enables Dr. Darko-Boateng to offer elective surgery with shorter waiting times and higher levels of comfort than are available in the public teaching hospital system, attracting patients from across Ghana, the Ghanaian diaspora, and neighbouring West African countries seeking higher-quality surgical care. He communicates in English and Twi.

Dr. Darko-Boateng completed his MBChB at the University of Ghana Medical School and underwent specialist training leading to the Fellowship of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in general surgery at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He undertook an advanced fellowship in minimal access surgery at a specialist laparoscopic surgery centre in the United States, gaining proficiency in complex laparoscopic colorectal and hepatobiliary procedures. He is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), reflecting his integration into the global minimally invasive surgery community. He returned to Ghana and joined Trust Hospital, where he has developed one of Accra's most active laparoscopic surgery programmes.

Dr. Darko-Boateng performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy as his preferred approach for symptomatic gallbladder disease, laparoscopic appendicectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair including TEP and TAPP approaches for inguinal hernia, and diagnostic laparoscopy for abdominal pain assessment. His colorectal practice includes laparoscopic and open colorectal resection for cancer and diverticular disease, haemorrhoidectomy, and anal fistula surgery. He performs thyroidectomy for benign and malignant thyroid disease and mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy for breast cancer. He also offers open surgery for cases where laparoscopic approach is not appropriate or feasible.

Dr. Darko-Boateng has authored papers on laparoscopic surgery outcomes in Ghana and the development of minimally invasive surgical programmes in West Africa, published in the West African Journal of Medicine and regional surgical journals. He has presented at the West African College of Surgeons annual conference and at SAGES meetings, contributing West African perspectives to international discussions on expanding laparoscopic access in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Darko-Boateng is a preferred surgeon for international patients and the Ghanaian diaspora seeking elective surgical care in Accra. Trust Hospital is one of the facilities most commonly recommended to medical tourists visiting Ghana from the UK, US, and Europe for elective surgery. He communicates fluently in English and is experienced in reviewing foreign surgical records and post-operative plans. Appointments can be arranged through Trust Hospital's surgical department.

Dr. Darko-Boateng is a Fellow of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and a member of the West African College of Surgeons and SAGES. He has been recognised by Trust Hospital for building the hospital's laparoscopic surgery programme and by the Ghana Medical Association for his contributions to advancing surgical standards in Ghana. He is regarded as one of Accra's most accomplished minimally invasive surgeons.