Current Evidence for Minimally Invasive Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Risk Mitigation Strategies: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Our objective was to review the literature surrounding the risks of viral transmission during laparoscopic surgery and propose mitigation measures to address these risks.

Summary background data

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused surgeons the world over to re-evaluate their approach to surgical procedures given concerns over the risk of aerosolization of viral particles and exposure of operating room staff to infection. International society guidelines advise against the use of laparoscopy; however, the evidence on this topic is scant and recommendations are based on the perceived most cautious course of action.

Methods

We conducted a narrative review of the existing literature surrounding the risks of viral transmission during laparoscopic surgery and balan

SUBMITTER: Chadi SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268822 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature