Alternative management for gynecological cancer care during the COVID-2019 pandemic: A Latin American survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the acceptance rate of treatment alternatives for women with either preinvasive conditions or gynecologic cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic among Latin American gynecological cancer specialists.

Methods

Twelve experts in gynecological cancer designed an electronic survey, according to recommendations from international societies, using an online platform. The survey included 22 questions on five topics: consultation care, preinvasive cervical pathology, and cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. The questionnaire was distributed to 1052 specialists in 14 Latin American countries. A descriptive analysis was carried out using statistical software.

Results

A total of 610 responses were received, for an overall response rate of 58.0%. Respond

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9087623 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature