Electrocautery, Diathermy, and Surgical Energy Devices: Are Surgical Teams at Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Objective: The aim of the study was to provide a rapid synthesis of available data to identify the risk posed by utilizing surgical energy devices intraoperatively due to the generation of surgical smoke, an aerosol. Secondarily it aims to summarize methods to minimize potential risk to operating room staff.

Summary Background Data: Continuing operative practice during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic places the health of operating theatre staff at potential risk.

The use of high-dose intrathecal diamorphine in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a single-centre retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: The use of intrathecal diamorphine is not commonplace in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. At our institution, a major UK bariatric centre, high-dose intrathecal diamorphine is routinely utilised.

Methods: Data were analysed retrospectively.