Publications by authors named "Simone Giocapuzzi"
Is Re-introducing Major Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery during COVID-19 Safe for Patients and Healthcare Workers? An International, Multi-centre Cohort Study in the Field of Oesophago-gastric Surgery.
Mohamed Alasmar Afsana Kausar Alexander Berend-Jan Borgstein Johnny Moons Sophie Doran Simone Giocapuzzi
Ann Surg Oncol
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted patient care, leading to temporary halts in essential cancer surgeries, with heightened concerns about risks during the reintroduction of complex surgical procedures.
- An international study analyzed 158 patients undergoing open and minimally invasive oesophago-gastric surgeries across nine European centers during a high COVID-19 incidence period, focusing on 30-day COVID-19-related mortality and staff health.
- Findings indicated no post-operative COVID-19 cases among patients, though two healthcare workers experienced mild symptoms, suggesting that implemented safety measures were effective in minimizing infection risks during surgeries.