2022-RA-1258-ESGO Patient walk to the operating theatre as a new tool for patient empowerment – KORE-INNOVATION: the first prospective clinical trial to assess a perioperative pathway to reduce postoperative complications in ovarian cancer patients

Abstract

COVID-19 infections (CI) amongst patients.Results There was no delay in the simulation training. Wet lab training was delayed due to temporary center closure. The surgeon's learning curve was slower at the beginning of the program. This was attributed to the lower influx of patients as a result of prioritization, lesser operative sessions, and delays in the mandatory training completion. 41 RS procedures were done in the first 8 month following a COVID-19 free pathway and were operated in an elective surgery hub with no visitors allowed. There were no cancellations due to CI during this period. Following the return to NHS hospital, 102 patients underwent RS in the subsequent 8 months. Preoperative isolation was gradually reduced then cancelled. One patient had a CI and was rescheduled accordingly. Conclusion Covid pandemic has impacted the learning curve for RS with significant improvement noted after the gradual release of Covid related restrictions.