ReviewAnnals of surgery2020
Current Evidence for Minimally Invasive Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Risk Mitigation Strategies: A Narrative Review.
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- [Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on robotic visceral surgery in Germany].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2022Article
- Evaluating the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with colorectal cancer.Oncology letters · 2022Article
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- Potential Risk and Safety Measures in Laparoscopy in COVID-19 Positive Patients.Surgical innovation · 2022Article
- Patient with gastric cancer who underwent distal gastrectomy after treatment of COVID-19 infection diagnosed by preoperative PCR screening.Surgical case reports · 2022Article
- Control of airborne particles in surgical procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic: scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2022Article
- Isolation precautions cause minor delays in diagnostics and treatment of non-COVID patients.Infection prevention in practice · 2021Article
- Management of burnout among the staff of primary care centres in Spain during the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2.Human resources for health · 2021Observational
- Aerosols, airflow, and airspace contamination during laparoscopy.The British journal of surgery · 2021Article
- The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer patients: a single-center retrospective study.BMC gastroenterology · 2021Article
- Psychological and occupational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK surgeons: a qualitative investigation.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Colorectal surgery during the COVID-19 outbreak: do we need to change?Updates in surgery · 2021Article
- Quality of Life of People with Cancer in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic in India: A Systematic Review.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2021Review
- A Human Gesture Mapping Method to Control a Multi-Functional Hand for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: The MUSHA Case.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2021Article
- CO² filtration during pneumoperitoneum inflation and deflation in patients undergoing laparoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes · 2021Article
- Acute Peritoneal Dialysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.Kidney360 · 2020Observational
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Abstract
objectiveOur objective was to review the literature surrounding the risks of viral transmission during laparoscopic surgery and propose mitigation measures to address these risks. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused surgeons the world over to re-evaluate their approach to surgical procedures given concerns over the risk of aerosolization of viral particles and exposure of operating room staff to infection. International society guidelines advise against the use of laparoscopy; however, the evidence on this topic is scant and recommendations are based on the perceived most cautious course of action.
methodsWe conducted a narrative review of the existing literature surrounding the risks of viral transmission during laparoscopic surgery and balance these risks against the benefits of minimally invasive approaches. We also propose mitigation measures to address these risks that we have adopted in our institution. RESULTS AND
conclusionWhile it is currently assumed that open surgery minimizes operating room staff exposure to the virus, our findings reveal that this may not be the case. A well-informed, evidence-based opinion is critical when making decisions regarding which operative approach to pursue, for the safety and well-being of the patient, the operating room staff, and the healthcare system at large. Minimally invasive surgical approaches offer significant advantages with respect to both patient care, and the mitigation of the risk of viral transmission during surgery, provided the appropriate equipment and expertise are present.
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