Gynecological laparoscopic surgery in the shade of COVID-19 pandemic

Turk J Med Sci. 2020 Jun 23;50(4):659-663. doi: 10.3906/sag-2004-272.

Abstract

A global public health problem with a high rate spread and transmission, Coronavirus outbreak has become the most talked-about matter throughout the world. We are severely affected by the nations with vast numbers of deaths; it was hard to predict such a colossal pandemic with terrifying consequences. Elective surgeries are limited, but situations requiring an urgent gynaecological or obstetric surgical approach must still be performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns regarding surgical safety and the risk of viral transmission during surgery are of great importance. In this review, we aimed to summarize the concepts related to laparoscopic gynecological surgery during COVID-19 pandemic in the light of current literature.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; laparoscopy; pandemic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Air Filters
  • COVID-19 / diagnosis
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 / transmission
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Electrosurgery
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Mass Screening
  • Operating Rooms
  • Patient Isolators
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / methods
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Ventilation