How future surgery will benefit from SARS-COV-2-related measures: a SPIGC survey conveying the perspective of Italian surgeons - Takeaways - MDSpire

How future surgery will benefit from SARS-COV-2-related measures: a SPIGC survey conveying the perspective of Italian surgeons

  • By

  • Leandro Siragusa

  • Roberta Angelico

  • Marco Angrisani

  • Biagio Zampogna

  • Marco Materazzo

  • Roberto Sorge

  • Luca Giordano

  • Roberto Meniconi

  • Alessandro Coppola

  • August 14, 2023

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    The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic significantly reduced elective surgical activities and increased post-operative morbidity among patients.

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    A nationwide survey evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on surgical practices and potential future benefits for Italian surgeons.

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    The survey included 473 complete responses from surgeons across various specialties, with a mean age of 35.3 years.

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    Major changes in surgical practice included a faster digital transition and the adoption of alternative operating strategies.

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    The study aimed to assess the long-term effects of COVID-19 measures on patient management and surgical development.

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How future surgery will benefit from SARS-COV-2-related measures: a SPIGC survey conveying the perspective of Italian surgeons

  • by Leandro Siragusa, Roberta Angelico, Marco Angrisani, Biagio Zampogna, Marco Materazzo, Roberto Sorge, Luca Giordano, Roberto Meniconi, Alessandro Coppola

  • August 14, 2023

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