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

  • L. Siragusa
  • , R. Angelico
  • , M. Angrisani
  • , B. Zampogna
  • , M. Materazzo*
  • , R. Sorge
  • , L. Giordano
  • , R. Meniconi
  • , A. Coppola
  • , A. Marino
  • , G. Giraudo
  • , S. Esposito
  • , Andrea Urbani
  • , Pastena M. De
  • , R. Mastrapasqua
  • , M. Garancini
  • , A. Frontal
  • , G. Pascal
  • , J. Martellucc
  • , F. Falb
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*Corresponding author
  • University of Rome Tor Vergata
  • San Camillo Hospital
  • Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
  • Campus Bio-Medico University and Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
  • University of Rome La Sapienza

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Abstract

COVID-19 negatively affected surgical activity, but the potential benefits resulting from adopted measures remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in surgical activity and potential benefit from COVID-19 measures in perspective of Italian surgeons on behalf of SPIGC. A nationwide online survey on surgical practice before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic was conducted in March–April 2022 (NCT:05323851). Effects of COVID-19 hospital-related measures on surgical patients’ management and personal professional development across surgical specialties were explored. Data on demographics, pre-operative/peri-operative/post-operative management, and professional development were collected. Outcomes were matched with the corresponding volume. Four hundred and seventy-three respondents were included in final analysis across 14 surgical specialties. Since SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, application of telematic consultations (4.1% vs. 21.6%; p < 0.0001) and diagnostic evaluations (16.4% vs. 42.2%; p < 0.0001) increased. Elective surgical activities significantly reduced and surgeons opted more frequently for conservative management with a possible indication for elective (26.3% vs. 35.7%; p < 0.0001) or urgent (20.4% vs. 38.5%; p < 0.0001) surgery. All new COVID-related measures are perceived to be maintained in the future. Surgeons’ personal education online increased from 12.6% (pre-COVID) to 86.6% (post-COVID; p < 0.0001). Online educational activities are considered a beneficial effect from COVID pandemic (56.4%). COVID-19 had a great impact on surgical specialties, with significant reduction of operation volume. However, some forced changes turned out to be benefits. Isolation measures pushed the use of telemedicine and telemetric devices for outpatient practice and favored communication for educational purposes and surgeon–patient/family communication. From the Italian surgeons’ perspective, COVID-related measures will continue to influence future surgical clinical practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1711-1727
Number of pages17
JournalUpdates in Surgery
Volume75
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery

Keywords

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Surgical management
  • Surgical training
  • Survey
  • Trainee
  • Training program

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