Publication: Impacto de la pandemia sobre la actividad quirúrgica en cáncer colorrectal en España. Resultados de una encuesta nacional
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2021-09-01
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de-la-Portilla-de-Juan, Fernando
Reyes-Diaz, Maria Luisa
Ramallo-Solia, Irene
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Elsevier Espana
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IntroducciónLa pandemia ocasionada ha supuesto un impacto sobre la actividad quirúrgica en nuestros hospitales, afectando entre otros al cáncer colorrectal. Para el año 2020 se ha estimado que hasta un 75% de pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal precisaría cirugía. No se disponen de datos objetivos del impacto que la pandemia ha tenido sobre la gestión de las listas de espera quirúrgicas. Hemos realizado una encuesta a todas las unidades de cirugía colorrectal con el objetivo de conocer el impacto sobre las listas de espera quirúrgicas por cáncer colorrectal.MétodoLos responsables de las unidades de cirugía colorrectal a nivel nacional recibieron una encuesta (febrero-abril, 2020) con 8 preguntas divididas en 3 apartados: cese y fecha de parada de las cirugías por cáncer colorrectal, número de pacientes pendientes de tratamiento y uso de neoadyuvancia como recurso de demora.ResultadosSesenta y siete unidades participaron (todas las comunidades representadas). El 79,1% realizaron algún tipo de cese de actividad (total 32,8%, parcial 46,3%) y no cese el 20,9%. El 65% ha usado o prolongado la neoadyuvancia en pacientes con cáncer rectal. El 40% ha intervenido, al menos, a 5 pacientes de urgencia por cáncer colorrectal. Se ha estimado que al menos se precisará de un mes de cirugía intensa para ponerse al día.ConclusionesEn el momento actual es preciso redistribuir pacientes de unidades con alta lista de espera. Para el futuro, en caso de repandemia, habría que planificar los recursos de las unidades para obtener un programa efectivo antes del periodo de colapso completo.
Introduction: The pandemic has had an impact on colorectal cancer surgery in hospitals. In 2020, up to 75% of colorectal cancer patients are estimated to require surgery. No objective data on the impact of the pandemic on the management of surgical waiting lists is available. We conducted a survey in colorectal surgery units to assess the impact on colorectal cancer surgery waiting lists.Method: All personnel in charge of colorectal surgery units nationwide received a survey (from February to April, 2020) with eight questions divided into three sections-cessation date of colorectal cancer surgeries, number of patients waiting for treatment, and use of neoadjuvant therapy to postpone surgery.Results: Sixty-seven units participated in the study, with 79.1% of units ceasing some type of activity (32.8% total and 46.3% partial cessation) and 20.9% continuing all surgical activity. In addition, 65% of units used or prolonged neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer patients and 40% of units performed at least five emergency colorectal cancer surgeries. It was estimated that at least one month of intense surgical activity will be required to catch up.Conclusions: Currently, patients from units with a long waiting list must be redistributed, at least within the country. In the future, in the event of a second wave of the pandemic, an effective program to manage each unit's resources should be developed to prevent total collapse.
Introduction: The pandemic has had an impact on colorectal cancer surgery in hospitals. In 2020, up to 75% of colorectal cancer patients are estimated to require surgery. No objective data on the impact of the pandemic on the management of surgical waiting lists is available. We conducted a survey in colorectal surgery units to assess the impact on colorectal cancer surgery waiting lists.Method: All personnel in charge of colorectal surgery units nationwide received a survey (from February to April, 2020) with eight questions divided into three sections-cessation date of colorectal cancer surgeries, number of patients waiting for treatment, and use of neoadjuvant therapy to postpone surgery.Results: Sixty-seven units participated in the study, with 79.1% of units ceasing some type of activity (32.8% total and 46.3% partial cessation) and 20.9% continuing all surgical activity. In addition, 65% of units used or prolonged neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer patients and 40% of units performed at least five emergency colorectal cancer surgeries. It was estimated that at least one month of intense surgical activity will be required to catch up.Conclusions: Currently, patients from units with a long waiting list must be redistributed, at least within the country. In the future, in the event of a second wave of the pandemic, an effective program to manage each unit's resources should be developed to prevent total collapse.
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Neoadjuvant Therapy
Pandemics
Waiting Lists
Colorectal Surgery
Rectal Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms
Pandemics
Waiting Lists
Colorectal Surgery
Rectal Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms
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Neoplasias colorrectales
Listas de espera
Cirugía colorrectal
Neoplasias del recto
Procrastinación
Terapéutica
Listas de espera
Cirugía colorrectal
Neoplasias del recto
Procrastinación
Terapéutica
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SARS-CoV-2, Colorectal cancer, Pandemic, Coronavirus, COVID-19