Complex and Challenging Surgery like CRS with HIPEC is Easible Midst the COVID 19 Pandemic: Experience from Tertiary Care Center in India.
Indian J Gynecol Oncol
; 19(4): 66, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1392063
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Amidst the COVID pandemic, most guidelines have recommended delaying surgery and giving chemotherapy for with peritoneal surface malignancies. However, when all options are exhausted, complex surgery like CRS with HIPEC can be performed in select patients.METHOD:
To facilitate these complex surgeries with maximum safety, RT-PCR test for COVID-19 was performed for each patient. Personal protective equipment including N95 masks and face shields was used. A number of OT personals were limited. Taking these steps minimized the risk of COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers and patients.CONCLUSION:
After implementing these steps, we were able to perform complex CRS and HIPEC procedure during the pandemic and thus improve oncological outcomes.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Gynecol Oncol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS