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Roadmap for Restarting Elective Surgery During/After COVID-19 Pandemic
Dhananjaya Sharma1, Vikesh Agrawal1, Pawan Agarwal1
1Department of Surgery, Government NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, (MP) 482003 India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|August 25, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic halted elective surgeries globally, creating a large patient backlog. This editorial discusses challenges in resuming these procedures during and after the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a global suspension of elective surgical procedures.
- This suspension has resulted in a significant backlog of patients awaiting surgery worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comment on the challenges associated with restarting elective surgery.
- To address the complexities of resuming non-urgent surgical care during and post-pandemic.
Main Methods:
- This is an invited editorial, not a primary research study.
- It involves commentary and discussion of existing challenges and potential strategies.
Main Results:
- The pandemic created unprecedented logistical and ethical challenges for surgical services.
- Restarting elective surgery requires careful planning to manage patient backlogs and ensure safety.
Conclusions:
- Resuming elective surgery is a critical but complex undertaking.
- Strategies are needed to safely and efficiently address the surgical backlog while managing ongoing pandemic-related risks.
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