Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2021 May;64(3):322-326. 10.5468/ogs.20312.

Laparoscopic gynecological surgery in COVID-19 pandemic

• Roy KK
• Rai R
• Zangmo R
• Kumari A
• Noor N
• Garg D

• KMID: 2515985
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.20312

Abstract

The major concern that has confronted surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic is the risk of infection during surgery. So far, no studies have found SARS-CoV-2 in surgical smoke, and if it was found, whether it was infectious or not is unknown. To date, no evidence shows that respiratory viruses can be transmitted through a surgical plume or an aerosolized gas. There are various advantages of laparoscopy over laparotomy that must be kept in mind in the COVID-19 era, such as early recovery and shorter hospital stay, which can greatly help to conserve valuable hospital resources, and reduced risk of spillage of blood and body fluids, which can help to reduce transmission risk; most importantly, the distance between surgeons and between surgeons and patient is greater. Certain precautionary measures can be taken to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission during laparoscopy. Whenever possible, it should be the surgical option of choice.

Keyword

Laparoscopy; COVID-19; SARS CoV-2; Smoke evacuation; Pneumoperitoneum

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