SynthesisSurgery2020
The management of surgical patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Synthesis in Surgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.
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15 citing papers in PubMed.
- The role of hospitals in monitoring the emergency: the experience of "Sentinel network" of the Italian Federation of Health Trusts.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and surgical treatment processes of gastric cancer.Turkish journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Analyzing the dynamics of complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic in Seoul, Korea: a multifaceted time series approach.Epidemiology and health · 2024Article
- COVID-19 free pathways decrease postoperative complications in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.Surgery in practice and science · 2022Article
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- Management of Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Associated with Vision Loss During COVID-19 Era.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2022Article
- Impact of COVID-19 Disease in Early Breast Cancer Management: A Summary of the Current Evidence.JCO global oncology · 2022Review
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- Nationwide Survey of German Outpatient Gynecologic Oncology Practices during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Reactions to the First Wave and Future Perspectives.Breast care (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Radiotherapy or Surgery? Comparative, Qualitative Assessment of Online Patient Education Materials on Prostate Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2021Article
- Surgical management of oncologic patient during and after the COVID-19 outbreak: practical recommendations from the Italian society of Surgical Oncology.Updates in surgery · 2021Article
- Quality of Life and Mental Health in Kidney Transplant Recipients During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- A Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Treatment Recommendations for Cancer Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic.Cancers · 2020Review
- A review of the international early recommendations for departments organization and cancer management priorities during the global COVID-19 pandemic: applicability in low- and middle-income countries.European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised several issues regarding the management of surgical patients. The aim of the current study was to clarify the management of oncologic and surgical patients during the pandemic.
methodsRelevant publications reporting on the epidemiology of the pandemic, the diagnosis of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, and the clinical management of cancer and surgical patients, as well as studies concerning health care workers' safety, were included. The last date of research for this study was April 4, 2020.
resultsWe analyzed 28 papers. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of COVID-19, and computed tomography scans were considered useful for cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Cancer patients and surgical patients were confirmed to be particularly at risk of infection and negative outcome. To guarantee adequate care to these patients, while minimizing the risk for infection, the early postponing of elective surgery, the creation of COVID-free facilities and the identification of COVID- dedicated operating theaters and teams have been proposed. The correct use of personal protective equipment was also strongly advocated, along with the institution of facilities for the psychologic support of health care workers.
conclusionClinicians should be aware of the importance of providing adequate care to patients with urgent and nondeferrable clinical issues, such as cancer. Every effort should be made to contain the virus spread in the hospital setting. Also, clinicians should value the importance of self-protection and mental health care.
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