Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology Surgery during Global Pandemic COVID19.
Int Braz J Urol
; 46(suppl.1): 215-221, 2020 07.
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ABSTRACT
Known laparoscopic and robotic assisted approaches and techniques for the surgical management of urological malignant and benign diseases are commonly used around the World. During the global pandemic COVID19, urology surgeons had to reorganize their daily surgical practice. A concern with the use of minimally invasive techniques arose due to a proposed risk of viral transmission of the coronavirus disease with the creation of pneumoperitoneum. Due to this, we reviewed the literature to evaluate the use of laparoscopy and robotics during the pandemic COVID19. A literature review of viral transmission in surgery and of the available literature regarding the transmission of the COVID19 virus was performed up to April 30, 2020. We additionally reviewed surgical society guidelines and recommendations regarding surgery during this pandemic. Few studies have been performed on viral transmission during surgery. No study has been made regarding this area during minimally invasive urology cases. To date there is no study that demonstrates or can suggest the ability for a virus to be transmitted during surgical treatment whether open, laparoscopic or robotic. There is no society consensus on restricting laparoscopic or robotic surgery. However, there is expert consensus on modification of standard practices to minimize any risk of transmission. During the pandemic COVID19 we recommend the use of specific personal protective equipment for the surgeon, anesthesiologist and nursing staff in the operating room. Modifications of standard practices during minimally invasive surgery such as using lowest intra-abdominal pressures possible, controlled smoke evacuation systems, and minimizing energy device usage are recommended.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pneumonia Viral
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Urológicos
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Urologia
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Laparoscopia
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Infecções por Coronavirus
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Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa
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Pandemias
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos
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Urologistas
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Braz J Urol
Assunto da revista:
UROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil