Defining Essential Surgery in the US During the COVID-19 Pandemic Response.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3944
Abstract: This cohort study compares the volume of performed surgical procedures classified as essential, urgent, and nonurgent before and after elective surgeries were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. read more here.
Keywords: pandemic response; surgery covid; surgery; essential surgery ... See more keywords
Surgery and COVID‐19: Balancing the nosocomial risk a french academic center experience during the epidemic peak
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11841
Abstract: Editor The COVID-19 outbreak greatly impacted surgical activities. Restrictions were imposed globally based on precautionary principle. Little is known of the nosocomial risk for COVID-negative patients undergoing surgery, nor the risk of operating on COVID… read more here.
Keywords: surgery covid; risk; epidemic peak; covid ... See more keywords
Outcomes of elective cancer surgery in COVID‐19 survivors: An observational study
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.27095
Abstract: Guidelines recommend deferral of elective surgery after COVID‐19. Delays in cancer surgeries may affect outcomes. We examined perioperative outcomes of elective cancer surgery in COVID‐19 survivors. The primary objective was 30‐day all‐cause postoperative mortality. The… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes elective; surgery covid; surgery; covid ... See more keywords
The comeback of vaginal surgery during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a new paradigm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04463-6
Abstract: Minimally invasive procedures including vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy should be performed in preference to abdominal hysterectomy (fewer adverse events, shorter hospital stay). Moreover, when comparing the vaginal route to the laparoscopic approach, vaginal hysterectomy should… read more here.
Keywords: surgery covid; surgery; comeback vaginal; vaginal surgery ... See more keywords
SAGES and EAES recommendations for minimally invasive surgery during COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07565-w
Abstract: The unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19 has impacted many lives and affects the whole healthcare systems globally. In addition to the considerable workload challenges, surgeons are faced with a number of uncertainties regarding their own safety,… read more here.
Keywords: surgery covid; invasive surgery; minimally invasive; covid ... See more keywords
Colorectal surgery during the COVID-19 outbreak: do we need to change?
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DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00947-8
Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 has led some leading surgical societies to postpone colorectal cancer resections, support the employment of low-risk strategies in patients requiring colorectal surgery, such as construction of a stoma rather than primary… read more here.
Keywords: colorectal resections; surgery covid; surgery; covid outbreak ... See more keywords
Anesthetic Management for Thoracic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00467-0
Abstract: This review explores recent international guidance on the anesthetic management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: those with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 requiring urgent thoracic surgery and those presenting for elective procedures.… read more here.
Keywords: surgery covid; surgery; thoracic surgery; anesthetic management ... See more keywords
[Endoscopic endonasal surgery during COVID-19 pandemic: management guideline].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neucir.2021.03.007
Abstract: Current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is challenging medical and surgical activities. Specifically, within neurosurgery, endoscopic endonasal approaches pose a high risk of contagion for healthcare personnel involved in it. Initially, the recommendation was to avoid such… read more here.
Keywords: endonasal surgery; surgery covid; endoscopic; endoscopic endonasal ... See more keywords
741 Restarting Elective Orthopaedic Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences and Patient Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.1007
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in postponing all non-urgent elective surgeries from April 2020. As we emerged from the first peak, restarting non-urgent services such as elective orthopaedic surgery was important for patients with chronic debilitating… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; surgery covid; elective orthopaedic; orthopaedic surgery ... See more keywords
The results of cardiac surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with previous years: a propensity weighted study of outcomes at six months
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DOI: 10.1177/01410768221077357
Abstract: Objectives In addition to excess mortality due to COVID-19, the pandemic has been characterised by excess mortality due to non-COVID diagnoses and consistent reports of patients delaying seeking medical treatment. This study seeks to compare… read more here.
Keywords: surgery covid; surgery; six months; covid ... See more keywords
Establishing a COVID-secure site for elective surgery during the COVID pandemic: An observational study
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DOI: 10.1177/17504589211031083
Abstract: Introduction Maintaining timely and safe delivery of major elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to manage cancer and time-critical surgical conditions. Our NHS Trust established a COVID-secure elective site with a level 2… read more here.
Keywords: covid; secure site; covid secure; surgery covid ... See more keywords