When to operate after SARS-CoV-2 infection? A review on the recent consensus recommendation of the DGC/BDC and the DGAI/BDA

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Elective surgeries were significantly postponed during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, impacting patient treatment and surgical department economics.
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SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to severe complications, including acute respiratory distress syndrome and thromboembolic events, increasing surgical risks.
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Long Covid encompasses ongoing symptoms lasting beyond 4 weeks post-infection, with fatigue and dyspnea being predictive factors for its development.
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The optimal timing for elective surgery after SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial to minimize postoperative complications and improve patient outcomes.
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Research indicates that both short-term and long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection can adversely affect surgical patients' recovery and health.

Langenbeck's Archives Of Surgery

by J. Noll, M. Reichert, M. Dietrich, J. G. Riedel, M. Hecker, W. Padberg, M. A. Weigand, A. Hecker
March 21, 2022

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