Ann Gastroenterol Surg May 2023 PMID 37152784

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on gastroenterological surgeries in 2020: A study using the National Clinical Database of Japan.

Hiromichi Maeda, Hideki Endo, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Hiroaki Miyata, Masaya Munekage, Akinobu Taketomi, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yasuyuki Seto, Kazuhiro Yoshida, Hiroki Yamaue, Masakazu Yamamoto, Yuko Kitagawa, Mori Masaki, Kazuhiro Hanazaki

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Overall, the discussions reflect a high level of curiosity and engagement, with posts mentioning specific shifts in surgical volumes and healthcare responses during COVID-19, such as the stable rates of urgent surgeries and the impacts on cancer treatment. The tone gravitates toward analysis and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of understanding pandemic effects on medical procedures and health systems.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions acknowledge the study's findings, such as the observed reductions in gastroenterological surgeries and shifts in surgical priorities during the pandemic, indicating general support or recognition of its conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The variety of posts covering diverse topics related to COVID-19 impacts—ranging from ocean noise to mental health—demonstrates high curiosity and engagement with pandemic-related research, especially regarding healthcare and societal effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific outcomes, like increased surgeries for pancreatic cancer or stable procedures during the pandemic, showing an active effort to understand and interpret the study’s implications.

ImpactModerate impact

While not all discussions directly emphasize the study’s broader influence, the inclusion of related research and policy discussions suggests a moderate perception of its significance in informing healthcare practices and pandemic responses.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected gastroenterological surgeries in Japan during 2020, finding significant reductions in surgeries for certain cancers like gastric and rectal cancer, potentially due to prioritization and fewer screenings.
  • Despite fewer surgeries for some early-stage cancers, the quality of surgical outcomes remained high, with low mortality and complication rates, even though there was an increase in more advanced (T4) tumors and older patients.
  • Interestingly, some surgeries, such as pancreaticoduodenectomies for pancreatic cancer, actually increased, and surgeries for urgent conditions like peritonitis stayed stable, indicating shifts in surgical priorities and COVID-19 impact across different procedures.]

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