Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
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Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2021
ReviewPerioperative management for gynecologic minimally invasive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article will review current guidelines regarding surgical protocols for elective and nonelective surgeries during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic. ⋯ After over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective protocols and precautions have been established to decrease the morbidity and mortality of patients undergoing surgery and to promote the safety of healthcare personnel. Continued investigations are necessary as cases of new, possibly more virulent, strains of the virus arise.