The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on oncological surgery. Issue 5 (22nd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kling, Sarah M; Philp, Matthew M
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2020:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-05-22
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa157
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 global pandemic is changing the practice of oncologic surgery. Accustomed to fighting cancer with all available means, surgeons are now being asked to delay treatment or make use of alternate strategies to conserve resources. Telemedicine is being widely employed. We present our thoughts on this topic and where we might be in the next several months.