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Global Pediatric Surgery in the Era of COVID-19

Manish T Raiji, Allison F Linden

    Pediatric Annals
    |August 8, 2022
    PubMed

    Insights

    The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened surgical care access for children in low-income nations. Prioritizing global pediatric surgical needs is crucial to address these challenges and mitigate future risks.

    Area of Science:

    • Global Health
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Significant unmet needs exist in pediatric surgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
    • The COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare resources globally, impacting essential services.
    • Disruptions to surgical capacity may disproportionately increase child morbidity and mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the challenges in global pediatric surgical care exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • To underscore the critical need for continued focus on pediatric surgical services in LMICs.
    • To identify potential opportunities arising from the pandemic to improve surgical care.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a review and analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global pediatric surgical care.
    • It synthesizes current understanding of resource redistribution and its effects on surgical capacity.
    • Qualitative assessment of challenges and opportunities in LMICs.

    Main Results:

    • The pandemic has created unprecedented difficulties in providing safe, timely, and affordable pediatric surgical care.
    • Diminished surgical capacity poses significant risks to child health outcomes.
    • The full extent of the pandemic's impact on pediatric surgical morbidity and mortality is yet to be determined.

    Conclusions:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing disparities in pediatric surgical care access.
    • Sustained global attention and resource allocation are essential for pediatric surgical services.
    • The pandemic presents opportunities to innovate and strengthen surgical systems for children worldwide.

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