Özet:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical services should be provided at the highest level and health resources should be optimally used to save life, maintain organ function and avoid further damage of the underlying disease. In this review, we aimed to present evidence-based guideline recommendations to guide healthcare professionals who play a role in surgical care during the pandemic process. Hospitals should possess surgical resources appropriate for the number and type of surgical procedures performed and have policies regarding how and when to use these resources. Surgical priority levels should be given a thought. A safe and quality care should be provided throughout each stage of the perioperative care. The conditions for restarting elective surgery should be met. Preparing for the pandemic in the surgical environment includes changing the infrastructure and processes, personnel and material management, and infection prevention strategies. Surgical teams should respond appropriately to this worldwide public health crisis and adapt to the rapidly changing environment in order to improve patient outcomes and minimize the burden on the health system and society.

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