Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Lessons Learned in Elective Surgeries After 6 Pandemic Waves of SARS-CoV-2. A Single European Center Experience. |
| Authors: |
García-Botella, Alejandra, De la Serna Esteban, Sofía, López-Antoñanzas, Leyre, Avellana-Moreno, Rocío, Dziakova, Jana, Cano Valderrama, Oscar, Martín-Antona, Esteban, Serrano-García, Irene, Torres García, Antonio José |
| Source: |
World Journal of Surgery; Dec2023, Vol. 47 Issue 12, p2958-2965, 8p |
| Subject Terms: |
COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, ELECTIVE surgery, NOSOCOMIAL infections, COVID-19 treatment |
| Abstract: |
Background: The reported high surgical morbidity and mortality in patients with SARS-CoV-2 prompted preoperative screening and modification of surgical protocols. Although vaccination and treatment of COVID-19 have resulted in lower hospitalization rates and infection severity, publications on postoperative results have not been updated. The aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes of patients undergoing surgery in two periods with high incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, before and after vaccination. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of patients undergoing surgery in two periods: March–June 2020 (Group2020) and December 2021–February 2022 (Group2022) (after massive vaccination). Results: In total, 618 patients who underwent surgery were included in the analysis (Group2020: 343 vs. Group2022: 275). Significantly more oncological procedures were performed in Group2020, and there were no differences in postoperative complications. Nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection occurred in 4 patients in Group2020 and 1 patient in Group2022. In Group 2022, 70 patients (25.4%) had COVID-19 prior to surgery, and 68 (97.1%) were vaccinated. Comparative analysis between patients with past COVID-19 and those without showed no difference in postoperative morbidity and mortality. According to the time elapsed between SARS-CoV-2 infection and surgery (≤ 7 or > 7 weeks), comparative analysis showed no significant differences. Conclusion: The establishment of preoperative screening protocols for SARS-CoV-2 infection results in a low incidence of nosocomial infection and optimal postoperative outcomes. Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated patients was not associated with increased postoperative complications, even in shorter periods after infection. In surgical patients, individualized preoperative evaluation after SARS-CoV-2 infection may be more important than strict time limitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
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