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Katarzyna Stadnik-Zawalska1, Julia Tomys-Składowska2, Patryk Zawalski3
1Department of Vascular Surgery and Angiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, 85-094, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
European Journal of Medical Research
|February 16, 2024
Summary
Vascular surgery centers adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing minimally invasive procedures, reducing hospital stays, and managing patient flow effectively. Lessons learned improved care during subsequent waves, anticipating future patient volume increases.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pandemic Response
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Analysis of vascular surgery regional center reorganization during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Focus on lessons learned from the first wave to adapt to subsequent waves.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vascular surgery services.
- Identify adaptive strategies and their outcomes in a regional vascular center.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of 632 patients admitted to vascular surgery.
- Inclusion of three periods: March-May 2020, October-December 2020, and a control period (October-December 2019).
Main Results:
- Decreased patient admissions and reduced performed procedures during pandemic periods compared to the control.
- Increased ratio of minimally invasive procedures and significant reduction in hospitalization time.
- Effective management allowed for treating more patients during the second wave.
Conclusions:
- Pandemic-induced reduction in scheduled vascular procedures impacted centers globally.
- Shift towards minimally invasive procedures shortened hospitalization and reduced infection risk.
- Anticipation of increased future patient volume due to deferred elective procedures during the pandemic.
