Implementation of a clinical pathway for the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colorectal Dis
; 22(9): 1002-1005, 2020 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-639403
ABSTRACT
AIM:
This report summarizes the early experience of implementing elective colorectal cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
A pathway to minimize the risk of including COVID-19-positive patients for elective surgery was established. Prioritization and additional safety measures were introduced into clinical practice. Minimal invasive surgery was used where appropriate.RESULTS:
Thirty-eight patients were prioritized, and 23 patients underwent surgery (eight colon, 14 rectal and one anal cancer). The minimal invasive surgery rate was 78%. There were no major postoperative complications or patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Histopathological outcomes were similar to normal practice.CONCLUSION:
A safe pathway to offer standard high-quality surgery to colorectal cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic is feasible.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Colorectal Neoplasms
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Colorectal Surgery
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Delivery of Health Care
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Colorectal Dis
Journal subject:
Gastroenterology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Codi.15247
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