Authors: Adianto Nugroho, Fransicus Arifin, Agung Ary Wibowo, A Yuda Handaya, M Iqbal Rivai, Made Mulyawan, Muhammad Niam, Parish Budiono, Iwan Kristian, Mamiek Dwi Putro, Perwira Widianto, Warsinggih Warsinggih Published on:
05 Jan 2021
Publication:
Asian journal of endoscopic surgery DOI:
10.1111/ases.12913
INTRODUCTION: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, digestive surgery potentially exposes both health-care professionals and vulnerable patients to COVID-19. A survey was conducted with aim to determine the digestive surgery services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, optimize safety for patients and clinicians, and safeguard health-care services. METHODS: An online survey was conceived and circulated to members of the Indonesian Society of Digestive Surgeons. The survey was conducted in two phases, in April 2020 and July 2020, to evaluate changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: Early in the pandemic (April 2020), the median number of major digestive surgeries performed monthly declined from 20 cases (range. 3-100 cases) to 1 case (range. 0-10 cases) (P < .001; Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Most of the cases in April 2020 addressed emergency problems, but more definitive surgeries were performed during the later period of the survey. The importance of screening for COVID-19 with polymerase chain reaction has increased over time, and a more comprehensive screening methodology incorporating real-time polymerase chain reaction, chest CT, and rapid antibody test were evident in 31.37% of July 2020 responses. CONCLUSION: Our survey has shown that surgeons adapted to the evolving pandemic and continue to do so only with appropriate safety assurances.
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Journal:
Journal Article
Source:
PubMed: 33401334
issn_isbn:
1758-5910
Country:
Japan
Language:
eng
article_id: 563388
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