Surgical care of thoracic malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: An expert consensus guideline from the Sociedad Mexicana de Oncologia (SMeO) and the Sociedad Mexicana de Cirujanos Toracicos Generales (SMCTG).

ABSTRACT: To date, the impact, timeline and duration of COVID-19 pandemic remains unknown and more than ever it is necessary to provide safe pathways for cancer patients. Multiple triage systems for nonemergent surgical procedures have been published, but potentially curative cancer procedures are essential surgery rather than elective surgery. In the present and future scenario of our country, thoracic oncology teams may have the difficult decision of weighing the utility of surgical intervention against the risk for inadvertent COVID-19 exposure for patients and medical staff. In consequence, traditional pathways of surgical care must be adjusted to reduce the risk of infection and the use of resources. It is recommended that all thoracic cancer patients should be offered treatment according to th

SUBMITTER: Corona-Cruz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7361744 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature