Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Mar 2021
Telemedicine in the pediatric surgery in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented expansion of telemedicine services worldwide. This study aimed to explore the practice of telemedicine in Pediatric Surgery in Germany, the impact of the pandemic on its development and parents' and surgeons' experiences with telemedicine. ⋯ This study shows that families and doctors alike have had positive experiences with telemedicine and most will continue to use this format after the pandemic.