Guiding Principles for Cancer Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Deo, Svs; Kumar, Sunil; Kumar, Naveen; Saikia, Jyoutishman; Bhoriwal, Sandeep; Bhatnagar, Sushma; Sharma, Atul

doi:10.1007/s13193-020-01082-x

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“… 13 The only exception to this rule was emergency surgeries. Cancer treatment is unique in the sense that planned procedures are also as important as emergency procedures owing to the biology of the disease and its varied trajectory 14 . A delay of even a few days in the treatment of a cancer patient risks disease progression to potentially unmanageable proportions.…”

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Impact of the pandemic on cancer care: Lessons learnt from a rural cancer center in the first 3 months

Deshmukh

Naik

Zade

et al. 2020

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Introduction The COVID‐19 outbreak and the subsequent declaration of pandemic was an unprecedented event, which created different complex situations for treatment of cancer patients. A critical assessment of the response to this calamity and its impact on healthcare workers (HCWs) and patient care in a dedicated cancer hospital is analyzed. Site of Study Indrayani Cancer Hospital, Alandi, Pune, India. Materials and Methods Due to the pandemic, standard operating protocols were decided on for each department. Analysis of the impact on healthcare was done by comparing the number of patients taking treatment in the lockdown period in India with the previous year's data in the same corresponding period in all three departments. The impact of COVID infection on the HCW and its repercussions were analyzed. Results There was a marked decrease in the total number of patients during the lockdown period. The most affected department was surgical oncology. None of our patients contracted COVID‐19, but one HCW was found to be positive. Conclusion Strict adherence to protocols along with the support of the government authorities can prevent the spread of this virus thus providing optimal patient outcomes. The treatment of patients with cancer should not be delayed, even in times of a pandemic.

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Impact of the pandemic on cancer care: Lessons learnt from a rural cancer center in the first 3 months

Deshmukh

Naik

Zade

et al. 2020

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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“…Our department with three faculty and nine residents has continued to offer elective cancer surgery services weighing the risk of COVID with morbidity and mortality due to cancer 8 . Deo et al 9 recommended certain guiding principles for “critical decision‐making” at this time of the pandemic, which helped in planning the management of the cancer patients.…”

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Impact of the initial phase of COVID‐19 pandemic on surgical oncology services at a tertiary care center in Eastern India

Sultania

Muduly

Balasubiramaniyan

et al. 2020

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has caused a global health emergency and affected the resources in both the public and private health sectors significantly. The present study aims to assess the impact of the pandemic on the services by the department in the first 3 months since the first COVID case in the region. Methods The study period was from 16 March to 15 June 2020. We queried the database for data on site of the tumor, diagnosis, stage, tumor board decisions and planning, surgical procedures, adjuvant treatment, and follow‐up details. The change in tumor board decision and actual treatment taken by the patient were all recorded, taking into consideration the COVID‐19 pandemic. Results Among the 1567 patient contacts, 1306 were out‐patient visits and 261 teleconsultations. Fifty‐four patients underwent surgery from the 87 admitted to the hospital. Ten preoperative patients and two postoperative patients were tested for COVID and reported to be negative. Conclusions The dilemma of providing cancer surgery services to the patients in this pandemic has been global. Strict measures and guidelines can help to overcome the COVID pandemic time, keeping in mind the locoregional logistics.

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“…These include (I) isolating COVID-19-specific treatment facilities to keep other facilities uncontaminated and decrease the risk of viral transmission, (II) determining the urgency of surgical cases, (III) proposing screening protocols for surgical patients based on high or low regional prevalence of COVID-19, and (IV) maintaining a safe and clean hospital environment for resuming elective surgical procedures. 73,74 Delaying elective surgical intervention can be implemented until the spread of COVID-19 is more controlled. 10 Guidelines for triage, prioritizing, and treatment of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic have recently been released.…”

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<p>Cancer Care Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic</p>

Jafari¹,

Rezaei‐Tavirani²,

Karami³

et al. 2020

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New cases of the novel coronavirus, also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), are increasing around the world. Currently, health care services are mainly focused on responding to and controlling the unique challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These changes, along with the higher susceptibility of patients with cancer to infections, have profound effects on other critical aspects of care and pose a serious challenge for the treatment of such patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to provide strategies for managing the treatment of patients with cancer to limit COVID-19-associated risks at this difficult time. The present study set out to summarize the latest research on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of COVID-19. We also address some of the current challenges associated with the management of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide practical guidance to clinically deal with these challenges.

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Guiding Principles for Cancer Surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 26 publications

References 8 publications

Impact of the pandemic on cancer care: Lessons learnt from a rural cancer center in the first 3 months

Impact of the pandemic on cancer care: Lessons learnt from a rural cancer center in the first 3 months

Impact of the initial phase of COVID‐19 pandemic on surgical oncology services at a tertiary care center in Eastern India

<p>Cancer Care Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic</p>

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