Gastrointestinal Malignancies and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence-Based Triage to Surgery

ConclusionModerate evidence suggests that delayed resection of colorectal cancer worsens survival; the impact of time to surgery on gastric and pancreatic cancer outcomes is uncertain. Early resection of gastrointestinal malignancies provides the best chance for curative therapy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritization of procedures should account for available evidence on time to surgery and oncologic outcomes.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research