SynthesisEuropean journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology2023
The safety and acceptability of using telehealth for follow-up of patients following cancer surgery: A systematic review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Regionalization of breast cancer surgical care: Moving beyond a one-size-fits-all strategy.Cancer · 2025Article
- Practice Improvement Project: Developing a Platform for a Remote At-Home Preoperative Evaluation for Elective Noncardiac Procedures.Mayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes · 2025Article
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- Minimizing Travel Burden of Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance Through a Unique Multidisciplinary Telehealth Program.O&G open · 2025Article
- Breast Surgeons' Perspectives of Telehealth Visits for Breast Clinic.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Continuous Wearable-Sensor Monitoring After Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Analytics.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Digital divides in telehealth accessibility for cancer care in the United States.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
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- Comparing Weight Loss and Metabolic Outcomes of Virtual Versus In-Person Follow-Up Care in Bariatrics: A Propensity-Matched Analysis at 12 and 36 Months Post-ESG.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Challenges in colorectal cancer post-surgical surveillance: A critical evaluation and path forward.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- A Qualitative Analysis of Telemedicine Use Among Urban and Rural Patients With Urologic Malignancies.JU open plus · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionAlthough virtual consultations have played an increasing role in delivery of healthcare, the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened their adoption. Furthermore, virtual consultations are now being adopted in areas that were previously considered unsuitable, including post-operative visits for patients undergoing major surgical procedures, and surveillance following cancer operations. This review aims to examine the feasibility, safety, and patient satisfaction with virtual follow-up appointments after cancer operations.
methodsA systematic review was conducted along PRISMA guidelines. Studies where patients underwent surgical resection of a malignancy with at least one study arm describing virtual follow-ups were included. Studies were assessed for quality. Outcomes including adverse events, detection of recurrence and patient and provider satisfaction were assessed and compared for those undergoing virtual or in-person post-operative visits.
resultsEleven studies, with 3369 patients were included. Cancer types included were gynecological, colorectal, esophageal, lung, thyroid, breast, prostate and major HPB resections. Detection of recurrence and readmission rates were similar when comparing virtual consultations with in-person visits. Most studies showed high patient and healthcare provider satisfaction with virtual consultations following cancer resection. Concerns were raised about the integration of virtual consultations into workflows in fee-for-service settings, where reimbursement for virtual care may be an issue.
conclusionVirtual follow-up care can provide timely and safe consultations in surgical oncology. Virtual consultations are as safe as in-person visits for assessing complications and recurrence. Where appropriate, virtual consultations can safely be integrated into the post-operative care pathway for those undergoing resection of malignancy.
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