Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreas transplant activity: survey of international surgeons

World Pancreas Transplant Covid-19 Collaborative Group

doi:10.1093/bjs/znaa105

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreas transplant activity: survey of international surgeons

Br J Surg. 2021 Apr 5;108(3):e109-e110. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znaa105.

Author

World Pancreas Transplant Covid-19 Collaborative Group

Collaborators

World Pancreas Transplant Covid-19 Collaborative Group:
S K Kamarajah, H Arbogast, T Berney, U Boggi, J Branchereau, C Socci, D Casanova, M Cooper, M Drage, D Elker, J Ferrer, L Furian, R Gruessner, S Harper, A Kwiatkowski, T Kenmochi, D Manas, E Morelon, J Odorico, R Oellinger, G Oniscu, M Perosa, F Saudek, J Scalea, P Schenker, R Stratta, F Vistulo, P Uva, S A White

Abstract

This study has identified the need for clear and consistent national or international guidelines to be in place in the event of future pandemics to ensure a standardised level of care for all pancreas transplant patients.

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

COVID-19* / epidemiology
COVID-19* / prevention & control
Global Health
Health Services Accessibility / trends*
Humans
Infection Control / methods
Infection Control / trends
Pancreas Transplantation / methods
Pancreas Transplantation / trends*
Pandemics
Perioperative Care / methods
Perioperative Care / trends
Surgeons
Surveys and Questionnaires