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.
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| ID: mdl-32654417
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.Palabras clave
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Bases de datos:
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos del Sistema Digestivo
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Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Cirugía Colorrectal
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Atención a la Salud
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Colorectal Dis
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido