RT Journal Article
T1 Effect of COVID-19 on Thoracic Oncology Surgery in Spain: A Spanish Thoracic Surgery Society (SECT) Survey.
A1 Martínez-Hernández, Néstor J
A1 Caballero Silva, Usue
A1 Cabañero Sánchez, Alberto
A1 Campo-Cañaveral de la Cruz, José Luis
A1 Obeso Carillo, Andrés
A1 Jarabo Sarceda, José Ramón
A1 Sevilla López, Sebastián
A1 Cilleruelo Ramos, Ángel
A1 Recuero Díaz, José Luis
A1 Call, Sergi
A1 Couñago, Felipe
A1 Hernando Trancho, Florentino
A1 On Behalf Of The Scientific Committee Of The Spanish Thoracic Surgery Society, 
K1 COVID-19
K1 lung cancer
K1 surgical treatment
AB After the first wave of COVID-19, the Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgeons (SECT) surveyed its members to assess the impact of the pandemic on thoracic oncology surgery in Spain. In May 2020, all SECT members were invited to complete an online, 40-item, multiple choice questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by the SECT Scientific Committee and sent via email. The overall response rate was 19.2%. The respondents answered at least 91.5% of the items, with only one exception (a question about residents). Most respondents (89.3%) worked in public hospitals. The reported impact of the pandemic on routine clinical activity was considered extreme or severe by 75.5% of respondents (25.5% and 50%, respectively). Multidisciplinary tumour boards were held either with fewer members attending or through electronic platforms (44.6% and 35.9%, respectively). Surgical activity decreased by 95.7%, with 41.5% of centers performing surgery only on oncological patients and 11.7% only in emergencies. Nearly 60% of respondents reported modifying standard protocols for early-stage cancer and in the preoperative workup. Most centers (≈80%) reported using full personal protective equipment when operating on COVID-19 positive patients. The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected thoracic oncology surgery in Spain. The lack of common protocols led to a variable care delivery to lung cancer patients.
SN 2072-6694
YR 2021
FD 2021-06-09
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18116
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18116
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 7, 2025