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Sachin Srinivasan1,2, Suneha Sundaram1, Prateek Sharma1,3

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|May 21, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare, leading to rescheduled endoscopy procedures. This article discusses challenges and priorities for safely resuming gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare systems globally.
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) societies recommended rescheduling elective procedures to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
  • This disruption impacted patients, healthcare providers, and administrative operations within GI practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges associated with resuming endoscopic procedures post-pandemic.
  • To identify and prioritize key stakeholder concerns regarding the safe return of endoscopy.
  • To provide insights for navigating the complexities of endoscopy during the COVID-19 era.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current recommendations from GI societies.
  • Analysis of stakeholder impacts (patients, endoscopists, trainees, administrators).
  • Discussion of strategies for the safe resumption of endoscopic services.

Main Results:

  • Significant impact on patient care and training due to procedure cancellations.
  • Development of new protocols and guidelines for safe endoscopy practices.
  • Identification of critical factors for successful and safe endoscopy resumption.

Conclusions:

  • Resuming endoscopy requires careful planning and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Addressing stakeholder concerns is crucial for the successful restoration of GI care.
  • Adapting to the 'new normal' is essential for the future of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Keywords:
COVID-19endoscopygastroenterologypandemicperspectives

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