ArticleCureus2025
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Vascular Surgery Services in a United Kingdom Tertiary Center.
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted vascular surgery services worldwide. This study evaluates its impact on a UK tertiary vascular surgery center across successive lockdown phases.
methodsA retrospective observational study compared vascular service activity across four time periods: pre-COVID-19 (P1; March 23-May 31, 2019), first lockdown (L1; March 23-May 31, 2020), second lockdown (L2; November 5-December 2, 2020), and third lockdown (L3; January 6-March 8, 2021).
resultsA total of 138 procedures were performed during P1, dropping to 42 in L1 and 35 in L2 (p < 0.03), before partially recovering to 86 in L3. Fourteen patients were COVID-19-positive, of whom 70% presented with arterial thrombosis. Aortic aneurysm repairs declined during L1 and L2 but rose significantly to 19 in L3. Thromboembolectomies doubled in all lockdowns compared to P1 (p < 0.05). Major amputations and emergency bypasses peaked during L3. Outpatient consultations fell sharply in L1 and L2 (p < 0.03), while telemedicine use increased tenfold by L3 (p < 0.05). All-cause mortality remained stable across all periods.
conclusionsThe COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected elective vascular services while increasing emergency interventions. These findings highlight the need for resilient service structures and proactive strategies to maintain essential vascular care during future healthcare crises.
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