Gynecological laparoscopic surgery in the shade of COVID-19 pandemic
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Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş1, Ömer Lütfi Tapisiz1, Yaprak Üstün1
1University of Health Sciences, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Insights
Urgent gynecological surgeries must continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review summarizes safety concepts for laparoscopic gynecological surgery amidst the global health crisis.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented global health challenges.
- Urgent gynecological and obstetric surgeries must proceed despite pandemic restrictions.
- Surgical safety and viral transmission risks are critical concerns during the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on laparoscopic gynecological surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To summarize key concepts and considerations for performing these procedures safely.
- To address the challenges posed by the pandemic to gynecological surgical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on gynecological surgery during COVID-19.
- Synthesis of information regarding viral transmission and patient safety protocols.
- Analysis of adaptations in surgical techniques and perioperative care.
Main Results:
- Limited elective surgeries, but urgent cases require careful management.
- Laparoscopic approaches may offer benefits but require stringent safety measures.
- Evidence highlights the need for updated guidelines for surgical teams and patients.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic gynecological surgery can be performed during the pandemic with strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Minimizing viral exposure for patients and staff is paramount.
- Further research and updated guidelines are essential for safe surgical practices.
Abstract:
A global public health problem with a high rate spread and transmission, Coronavirus outbreak has become the most talked-about matter throughout the world. We are severely affected by the nations with vast numbers of deaths; it was hard to predict such a colossal pandemic with terrifying consequences. Elective surgeries are limited, but situations requiring an urgent gynaecological or obstetric surgical approach must still be performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns regarding surgical safety and the risk of viral transmission during surgery are of great importance. In this review, we aimed to summarize the concepts related to laparoscopic gynecological surgery during COVID-19 pandemic in the light of current literature.
