Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of endocrine surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on endocrine surgeons.

Methods

A survey on the professional, educational, and clinical impact was sent to active and corresponding members of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) in September 2020. Chi-square and paired t-test were used for analysis.

Results

77 surgeons responded (14.8 %). All reported suspension of elective surgeries; 37.7 % were reassigned to other duties during this time. The median number of cases backlogged was 30 (IQR 15-50). Most surgeons reported decreased clinical volume (74.6 %). The use of virtual platforms for clinical and educational purposes increased from pre-COVID-19 levels (all p < 0.001). Use of in-office procedures (p < 0.001) and length of obser

SUBMITTER: Beninato T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8294714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature